MetTemp Placement Management Graduate Intern

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London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles and its what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff and also for its historical role in serving some of Londons most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education.

Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally but also contribute their unique perspectives to society culture public service and the economy in all areas of London the UK and around the world.

• Manage a virtual placements software platform with the support of the platforms administrators.
• Support students in accessing and utilising the virtual placements software platform.
• Liaise with organisations who wish to advertise placement vacancies and inform students of vacancies.
• Build and maintain beneficial relationships with local organisations and University departments to support any placement students undertaking work.
• Create attractive advertisements to promote vacancies.
• Manage aspects of administration within WebLearn (Virtual Learning Environment) for a variety of placements modules.
• Create and update databases and software platform with accurate information.
• Liaise with relevant academic placement module teams to target students on specific modules and encourage them to apply for the available work opportunities.
• Attending classes to undertake very brief presentations on the work placements process.
• Provide initial recruitment support via online Careers materials to assist students through job recruitment processes and identify when to signpost applicants to advice and guidance from University Careers Consultants.
• Assist in matching students to suitable placement opportunities.
• Assist in undertaking risk assessments for work placement health and safety.
• Assist in organising events such as LinkedIn Headshot photoshoots including greeting students recording student details potentially assisting in taking photographs and sending out photographs to students.

Skills:

• Excellent research skills via internet / social media
• Excellent communications skills verbal and written.
• IT skills and attention to details..
• Proven ability to meet targets within deadlines
• Demonstrationofinitiative and self-motivation to work alone and within a team.
• Awarenessofdataconfidentiality

Before proceeding with your application please consider the following eligibility criteria for this role:

• In terms of your graduation date we require applicants to have submitted their final assessment within 2024 e.g. February or June
• Degree / Graduation status: Applicants must be a recent Graduate of London Met from 2024 and your final piece of Degree assessment have been submitted within 2024. Applications from those who graduated before this date will not be considered.
• Eligibility to work full-time: Applicants must be able to work full-time (35 hours per week) for the anticipated 6 month hiring period. Applicants must have an appropriate work visa in place - we cannot consider those whose visa does not permit full-time employment activity for the duration of the appointment.
• Its encouraged that prospective applicants carefully review and confirm they meet these essential eligibility requirements before submitting an application.
• The role entails a hybrid work arrangement. The successful candidate is expected to be present in the office once or twice and sometimes several times a week and to work remotely for the rest of the week.
• An informal probationary session can be conducted.