Job description
Student Engagement Officer
Permanent – 42.5 hours per week, hybrid with 3 days based in our Greenwich HQ, with a salary up to £28,000.00 per annum.
Company Benefits include up to 25 days annual leave + bank holidays per year + Birthday Day off - Pension contributions – Career development opportunities – team support - Employee Assist Programme – plus more.
We are looking for a dedicated Student Engagement Officer with experience within employability support, who can deliver high-quality career guidance and placement preparation to international students while collaborating effectively with university partners and employers.
Working as part of our University Placements team to support, develop, and prepare master’s students for their one-year industrial placement and future employment with cutting-edge employability skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver tailored 1:1 coaching session on CV writing, interview techniques, and LinkedIn optimisation for the UK job market.
- Provide personalised feedback on cover letters, application forms, and placement strategies.
- Assess students’ skills gaps, communication abilities, and professional conduct to create improvement plans.
- Research industry trends and employer expectations relevant to students’ disciplines.
- Design and facilitate interactive employability workshops.
- Develop student guides and digital resources to supplement individual support.
- Adapt materials to address diverse student needs.
Please Note:
The successful candidate must be able to work in the UK.
Twin is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a standard or an enhanced disclosure via the DBS, depending on the role itself.
- All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily.
- Proof of identity and qualifications will be required.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a one-hour on-line safeguarding training prior to commencing employment.
We are dedicated to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.
Disability Confident Employer
Disabled applicants should indicate in the Equality of Opportunity section of the application form if they wish their application to be given consideration under the Disability Confident scheme.
If you are invited to interview, please advise the recruitment administrator what adjustment you would require at the interview in as much detail as possible to enable arrangements to be put into place.
We ask all applicants if they want to be considered under this scheme. By opting-in to this scheme, you are disclosing that you have a disability solely for the purpose of the interview guarantee and we will not assume nor infer that you wish to disclose or record your disability in any other way – including any reasonable adjustments you may need if you are employed.
Access to Work Scheme
You can apply for Access to Work if you need support to get back to work.
You can apply using the online service or apply by phoning Jobcentre Plus on:
Telephone: 0800 121 7479
Textphone: 0800 121 7579
