Sarah Shackleton
- Position: Employability & Placements Officer
- Email: S.L.Shackleton@leeds.ac.uk
Profile
Supporting Students in the development of their employability and transferrable skills, I am responsible for sourcing and developing relationships with key employers and placement providers to gain opportunities for our students.
- Manage and develop work experience, voluntary and placement opportunites
- Promote, create and deliver employability events and workshops
- Contribute to the School and Faculty employability strategy
- Create and facilitate relevant information sessions
- Contribute to the induction process
- Offer 1-2-1 advice, information and guidance
- Visit placement providers to promote the benefits of offering support to our students
- Work in tandem with the Careers Centre
Responsibilities
- Lead contact for matters in regards to employability and placements
- Working with external employers, students and the careers team to provide support and guidance