• Must be going on or coming off an industrial placement to provide relevant insights and guidance.

• Offer advice and mentorship based on personal placement experience, including securing and excelling in placements.

• Hold weekly office hours to support students with placement-related queries.

• Provide tailored guidance on applications, CVs, cover letters, and interview preparation.

• Work with Careers Officers to structure and run the “With Year Abroad and Industrial Placements” panel event.

• Collaborate with alumni and placement students to provide mentorship opportunities.

• Collect feedback from members on their placement experiences to refine future placement initiatives.

• Maintain a record of all placement-related initiatives, partnerships, and events for continuity.

Skills required to succeed in the role

• First-Hand Placement Experience – Strong understanding of the placement process and challenges.

• Mentorship & Advisory Skills – Ability to support and guide students through placement applications.

• Event Planning – Experience in organising placement panels and support events.

• Communication & Engagement – Ability to connect with students, alumni, and industry professionals.

• Organisation & Record-Keeping – Ability to track and maintain placement initiatives.

Approximate time requirement per week

• 5-10 hours