Work Placement Officer

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Are you passionate about bridging the gap between education and industry? Do you thrive on building meaningful connections with employers and ensuring students have valuable work experiences? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Work Placement Officer

Starting Salary: £26,898 FTE

Located at Stansted Airport College

Full time

Permanent Post

About the Team: Our Work Placement Team is the driving force behind creating crucial links with industries, securing enriching work placements for our learners, and maximizing the benefits of these experiences. We foster collaboration between students, employers, and teaching staff to guarantee the best possible outcomes. All team members receive comprehensive initial and ongoing training to excel in their roles.

About the Role: As a Work Placement Officer, you will play a pivotal role throughout the learner journey, working closely with both staff and students. Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting college staff in developing students' work readiness.

Sourcing work experience and industry placements for students.

Cultivating new employer and industry contacts while nurturing relationships with existing partners.

Articulating the benefits of offering work and industry placements to Harlow College learners to potential employers.

Maintaining accurate records through a state-of-the-art work placement software platform.