Apprentice Work Experience Officer

Bradford College; Bradford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford College is recruiting an Apprentice Work Experience Officer to join the Student Services team. You will support and monitor work experience activities, engaging with local employers to place students in suitable opportunities.

The role is initially fixed-term for 18 months to cover the apprenticeship. Strong communication, organisational and IT skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• GCSE 4–9 or equivalent level 2 in Maths, or pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and achieve within timescale.
• GCSE 4–9 or equivalent level 2 in English, or pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and achieve within timescale.
• Willingness to complete an apprenticeship within a given timeframe

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth by meeting apprenticeship milestones and completing the programme to industry standards.
• Support students to plan, source and complete their work experience hours.
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers to secure quality work placements.
• Prospect new employer partners through networking, cold outreach and industry events.
• Match students with work experience opportunities based on skills and career goals.
• Coordinate placement logistics including start dates and health and safety protocols.
• Prepare students for work experience through pre-placement briefings, CV development and interview prep.
• Maintain contact with students and employers during placements to monitor progress and address issues.
• Meet targets for work experience in line with KPIs.
• Accurately record and report on the Work Experience Management System

Skills

Keyboard skills

Word

Excel

Internet

Education

GCSE 4–9 or equivalent level 2 in Maths

GCSE 4–9 or equivalent level 2 in English

Willingness to complete an apprenticeship

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for an Apprentice Work Experience Officer to join our exceptional Student Services department here at Bradford College.

The Work Experience Officers have an integral role within the department and this is a great opportunity for someone wanting to kickstart a career in Further Education.

As an Apprentice Work Experience Officer at Bradford College, you will learn how to work directly with students to support, manage and monitor all work experience activity. The Work Experience Officers hold key responsibility for maximising the engagement of young people in these work placements, whilst seeking and developing working relationships with local and regional employers.

Please note that this is initially a Fixed Term position for 18 months to cover the duration of the apprenticeship.

We particularly encourage applications from former Bradford College students for this position.

Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth by meeting all apprenticeship milestones and completing the apprenticeship programme to industry standards.

• Support students to plan, source and complete their work experience hours

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local employers, businesses, and industry partners to secure quality work placements that align with students’ career aspirations and course requirements

• Actively prospect new employer partners through networking, cold outreach activities, and attendance at industry network events.

• Match students with appropriate work experience opportunities based on their skills, interests, and career goals

• Coordinate placement logistics including start dates, working arrangements, supervision requirements, and health and safety protocols.

• Prepare students for work experience through pre-placement briefings, skills assessments, CV development, interview preparation and work place readiness training.

• Point of contract through the placement to address any challenges and ensure students maximise their opportunity.

• Maintain contact with both students and employers during the placements to monitor progress, address issues, and ensure quality standards are met.

• To meet set targets for work experience in line with agreed key performance indicators

• Accurately record and produce reports on the Work Experience Management System

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

As part of the hiring process, candidates may be required to complete a psychometric test, which will provide valuable insight into your potential fit within Bradford College.

Education & Training

• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale

• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale

• Willingness to complete an apprenticeship within a given timeframe

Experience

• Evidence of high level of keyboard/word processing skills with good working knowledge of Word, Excel, and the use of the internet.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, depending on the level of interest and number of applications, so early application is advised

Please note that if you are successful and accept a role, any other ongoing applications for other roles with us will be withdrawn automatically.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We kindly request that recruitment agencies not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies, we will get in touch with agencies directly.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.

• We shall not be liable for any fee /commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. From undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications, to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Should you be shortlisted for an interview, as a Disability Confident employer, where required, we will make reasonable adjustments to your interview to ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed. If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss your options.

Bradford College is proud to be working towards becoming a Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer. This commitment reflects our dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all staff. We are implementing policies, resources, and awareness initiatives to ensure everyone feels valued and supported through every stage of life.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including a 2-week Christmas closure
• West Yorkshire Pension Scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
• A host of training development opportunities
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.

Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection with children and vulnerable adults.