Industry Placement Officer

Stoke on Trent College; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in Stoke-on-Trent seeks an experienced Industrial Placement Officer to join their Business Engagement Team. This full-time role, offering a salary of £28,400 per annum, involves building effective relationships with organisations to enhance learning experiences for students. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and presentation skills, with a passion for helping learners become Skills Ready and Future Ready. The position includes generous benefits such as enhanced leave and opportunities for hybrid working.

Benefits

Enhanced leave policies

Hybrid working opportunities

Christmas Closure

On-site restaurant facilities

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Professional Development

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in building effective relationships with organisations.
• Enthusiastic, positive, and confident demeanor.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Join the Business Engagement Team at Stoke on Trent College.
• Contribute to the college's goal of becoming innovative and professional.
• Support learners in becoming Skills Ready and Future Ready.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Effective relationship building

Presentation skills

Positive attitude

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Job description

Industrial Placement Officer

V1115

Salary: £28,400 pa (Grade 3)

Full Time, Fixed term (Maternity Cover)

Excellent suite of total reward benefits

There has never been a better time to join our Business Engagement Team! Stoke on Trent College is an exciting and fast-growing place to be, and we are passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready; Future Ready.

Be part of an Ofsted ‘Good’ College with good financial health and contribute to our continuing progress. These are exciting times as we continue our journey to becoming the innovative, technical and professional College of choice.

Our success is built on ‘One Team’ – a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, where every individual plays a key role in shaping the future of our students and our community.

Our success is through Our People! We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Industry Placement Officer to join our exceptionally busy and professional business engagement team. If you have experience of working in a fast-paced environment and have experience of building effective relationships with organisations, this role could be for you! If you’re an enthusiastic, positive and confident, we look forward to hearing from you.

Your passion and enthusiasm will be underpinned by the experience, skills and understanding you bring including Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Enhanced leave policies including 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A range of Family Friendly policies, including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
• Christmas Closure
• Bright, modern facilities, buildings and learning resources
• On-site restaurant facilities and free breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to Continuing Professional Development
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives and health-related benefits including individual health care plans
• Access to the College Sports Academy Gym
• Free on-site parking

Closing date for applications is 5th January 2026. In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this vacancy will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Please email [e-mail] and quote V1115 to express your interest in this role and we will send you a link to complete your application, please check your Junk Folder if you do not receive an email.

Please note that we do not accept CV only applications, you must complete the application form to be considered for the role.

Helpful to have an informal chat? You are invited to contact Jenny Scrivens, (Director of Apprenticeships & Business Development), at [e-mail]