Placement Allocation Administrator

We are seeking an organised and proactive Placement Allocation Administrator to join our Practice Learning team and support the delivery of high-quality placement experiences for students across Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Paramedicine, and Social Work programmes.

This is a pivotal role within Nottingham Institute of Health and Social Care, responsible for coordinating the allocation and administration of professional practice placements, ensuring students are placed appropriately and in line with professional, regulatory, and programme requirements.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will be confident working with databases with a good attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills are essential, as the role requires effective collaboration with students, academic colleagues, NHS and social care partners, to support the delivery of high-quality placement experiences.

Working closely with academic teams, healthcare and social care placement providers, and students, you will contribute to the smooth running of placement activity, supporting student success and maintaining positive relationships with our external partners. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the education of future healthcare and social care professionals. You will join a supportive team committed to delivering an excellent student experience and maintaining strong partnerships with placement providers across the region.

About the Institute:
Nottingham Institute of Health and Social Care brings together expert and enthusiastic staff from across the health, social care, and social work sectors, many of whom are experienced practitioners and recognised leaders in their fields. Our academics are actively engaged in research and scholarship, with work that is widely published and directly informs our curriculum, ensuring students benefit from a contemporary, evidence-based and professionally relevant learning experience.

We are committed to providing a vibrant, inclusive and supportive learning environment where teaching is grounded in research, professional practice and a strong commitment to student success. By fostering collaboration between students, practitioners, researchers and external partners, we prepare graduates to make a meaningful impact within their professions and communities.

Benefits:
- Hybrid working with a minimum of 60% on-campus commitment for full-time roles.
- Flexible working patterns to help balance work and personal commitments.
- 28–30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days (pro rata).
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings.
- Access to formal and informal professional development opportunities.
- Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Please note this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions. This role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system.