Employer Engagement & Student Placements Lead

TeacherActive Ltd; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Market leading pay

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking a Work Placement Engagement Officer for a college in Mansfield. The role focuses on building relationships with local employers, securing meaningful study programme and industry placements, and supporting students with SEND/LLDDD.

You will conduct placement checks, risk assessments, and monitor progress to meet safeguarding and college targets. The post is on a short-term basis with immediate start.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Education, Careers Guidance, Business Administration or a related field is desirable.
• Previous experience in employer engagement, work placement coordination or a similar role within further education.
• Experience building and maintaining professional relationships with employers and securing suitable student placement opportunities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety procedures, risk assessments and supporting students with SEND/LLDDD.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records, monitor placement progress and meet departmental targets.
• Strong communication skills, a proactive approach and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with students, employers and college staff.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with local employers and secure meaningful study programme and industry placements.
• Support students with SEND/LLDDD and carry out placement checks and risk assessments as required.
• Monitor student progress to ensure placements meet safeguarding requirements and college expectations.

Skills

Employer engagement

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Education/Careers Guidance qualification

Job description

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking a Work Placement Engagement Officer for a college in Mansfield. The role focuses on building relationships with local employers, securing meaningful study programme and industry placements, and supporting students with SEND/LLDDD.

You will conduct placement checks, risk assessments, and monitor progress to meet safeguarding and college targets. The post is on a short-term basis with immediate start.