Industry Placement Officer

Brockenhurst College; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

On-site nursery

LGPS pension scheme

Eye care vouchers

On-site parking

Staff discounts

On-site gym/courts

Weekly staff football

Job summary

Brockenhurst College is seeking an Industry Placement Officer to manage student work and industry placements, ensuring all checks are completed and support is provided throughout the placement process.

The role works closely with curriculum teams and external partners to maximise engagement and contribute to students’ wider development at college. A degree or equivalent qualification is required.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a welcoming and professional manner.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Competence in using Microsoft Office applications and data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all students on work/industry placements have completed all relevant paperwork and are prepared.
• Provide high quality guidance to students, staff and industry employers.
• Ensure checks are in place before placements commence or volunteering.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to students and stakeholders.
• Maintain records and documentation of placements and DBS checks as required.
• Deliver placement briefings to students and staff and engage curriculum areas with placement elements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brockenhurst College are looking to recruit an Industry Placement Officer on a full-time, permanent basis. In return,you will receive a competitive salary of £28,102 - £30,012 per annum DOE.We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

The Industry Placement Officer Role:

As our Industry Placement Officer, you will support all aspects of student work/industry placements. This includes preparing students for placement, ensuring all checks are completed and providing ongoing support to students, staff and employers throughout the placement process. The role also works closely with curriculum teams and external partners to maximise engagement, which in turn contributes to students’ wider development at college.

Responsibilities as our Industry Placement Officer will include:

• Ensure that all students participating in work/industry placements have completed all relevant paperwork and are prepared for their placements before commencement.
• Provide high quality advice and guidance to assist students, staff and industry employers.
• Ensure all checks are in place before students commence any work/industry placement or volunteering opportunity.
• Monitor and evaluate students' progress during their work/industry placements, ensuring they receive the necessary support and feedback.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all work/industry placements, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Deliver placement briefings to students and curriculum staff.
• Work with curriculum areas to ensure high levels of engagement with the work/industry placement element of study programmes.
• Where required, visit employers and students who are on placement.
• Contribute to the completion of DBS checks as required.

Other

• Respond to email, telephone, and face-to-face enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• To take part in regular professional development as required of the role.
• To demonstrate an awareness and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion as well as safeguarding and health and safety.
• Support key admissions events in the College calendar including Open Events, Enrolment, Freshers and Welcome Days.
• To carry out any other reasonable requests that may be required from time to time by the Principal and CEO.

As our Industry Placement Officer you'll ideally have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of working in a large, complex organisation.
• Familiarity with coordinating events or activities and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the further education sector.
• Awareness of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a welcoming and professional manner.
• Competence in using Microsoft Office applications and data management systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• A positive and flexible approach to work, with a willingness to adapt to changing priorities.
• Commitment to delivering high quality administrative support and customer service.
• Enthusiasm for working in an educational environment and supporting students’ progression.

Benefits you will receive:

• 25 days leave, rising with service, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata for part time staff)
• An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff football

Closing Date: 21 September 2026

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.