Work placement Officer

Title: Work Placement Officer

Location: South Yorkshire

Pay: £24,249 FTE (£18,653)

Duration: Full-Time, Term Time Only (40 weeks), Permanent

Reed - Further Education are seeking a Work Placement Officer to be key in developing the student journey by sourcing high quality placement experiences which complement learning and contribute to a central platform of information to support work experience opportunities.

What’s the day-to-day responsibilities of a Work Placement Officer?

• You will work closely with curriculum colleagues to devise a schedule of placements and work with Business Development to build employer links.
• This role will work with students directly and indirectly, through a managed centralised platform that students can access for information and guidance on work placements, along with information relating to placements/opportunities available.

What are the required skills and qualifications needed for this role?

• You will have experience of working within an educational environment and/or with young people, ideally within a Further Education/Post 16 environment.
• You will be responsible as part of a team of Work Placement Officers in building and contributing to a centralised database of employers, which provides information to learners on placements.
• You will be able to review placement providers in regard to providing a healthy and safe environment.
• You will have qualifications in English and Maths at Level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent.
• You will have good knowledge of the Health & Safety Act and HSE Standards.
• You will also be able to demonstrate good customer service skills and be able to work with respect and confidentiality.

If you are ready for a career change, and a Work Placement Officer is the next role for you, click ‘Apply Now’, and register to Reed - Further Education. Alternatively, contact your local Reed - Further Education branch today, where we would love to hear from you and help you shape your next career step.

Reed - Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

We look forward to your application – Ashleigh King, Leeds