Work Placement Opportunities
Due date: 01. July 2018
Description: Newcastle University has 2 work placement opportunities available in its international
divisions (1 x International Recruitment Operations; 1 x International Student Mobility and Integration). The placements are
designed for a student who requires a placement as part of their degree programme and who would be supported by the Erasmus
Programme. The placements would be of particular use to those students who intend to seek a career in the following areas;
Higher Education Administration/Student Support; Marketing and Recruitment; Event Organisation and Management; International
Marketing and Business
Title: International Student Assistant / Erasmus Student
Assistant (Work Placements)
Length: 6-12 months (please indicate your preference on your application)
Support: Free en-suite accommodation will be provided in one of the University’s Halls’ of Residence.*
A cash alternative is not available.
Scope: Please see Work Placement Description
Eligibility:
Applicants for the work placement must meet the following requirements:
Be a current Undergraduate or Postgraduate student
(Undergraduate students must have completed a minimum 2 years of higher education)
Have C1 CEFR level in English
Undertake
placement as part of the Erasmus Programme
Have experience of an office or customer service environment
Application:
Applicants must submit:
Curriculum Vitae
500 word personal statement detailing why they believe they are suitable
for the placement and its purpose within their studies and for their future career plans
Recent academic transcripts
Proof of English Language ability
Names and contact details of two referees
Completion of Statements of Disclosure
Shortlisted applicants must be willing to undertake an interview via Skype
Application Deadline: 1 July
2018
Placement Start Date: To be negotiated