Learner Industry Placement Officer

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group; Poolfields; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

24 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Gym Membership

Training and development opportunities

Staff parking

Health benefits

On-site restaurant

Job summary

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group is seeking a dedicated Learner Industry Placement Officer to coordinate and manage student placements and serve as the main point of contact for learners throughout the process.

The role involves overseeing workplace observations, maintaining records in Grofar, monitoring attendance and progress, and ensuring learners are fully prepared with pre-placement requirements and inductions. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Holds a relevant qualification.
• Holds English & Maths GCSE or equivalent.
• Is an effective communicator.
• Has strong administrative skills and is well organised, able to keep accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage student placements and match learners to opportunities.
• Act as main point of contact for learners throughout the placement process.
• Ensure a minimum of 3 workplace observations (for T Level learners) are completed and assess placement diaries/workbooks.
• Complete placement documentation accurately and maintain updated records on systems such as Grofar.
• Monitor learner attendance and progress and address issues promptly.
• Prepare learners for placement by supporting pre-placement requirements and inductions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

MS Office literacy

Education

Relevant qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Learner Industry Placement Officer

• To coordinate and manage student placements, ensuring learners are matched to appropriate opportunities provided by the Employer Partnership Team. To act as the main point of contact for learners throughout the placement process, providing ongoing support and guidance from initial matching through to successful completion of their placement programme To ensure a minimum of 3 workplace observations (for T Level learners) are completed across the duration of the placement programme, alongside assessment of placement diaries/workbooks where required. To ensure all placement documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner, maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date records on systems such as Grofar, and ensuring that all learner placement hours, targets and programme requirements are achieved within agreed timelines. To monitor learner attendance and progress on placement (weekly or block release as appropriate), ensuring learners remain on track and addressing any issues promptly. To ensure learners are fully prepared for placement by supporting the completion of all pre-placement requirements (e.g. DBS checks, care certificates, CSCS cards, food hygiene) and ensuring they receive a comprehensive induction from both the College and the employer. Required Skills and Experience: Holds a relevant qualification Has substantial experience of supporting young people or learners within an education, employability or structured support environment. Holds English & Maths GCSE or equivalent. Is an effective communicator. Has strong administrative skills, well organised, able to keep accurate and easily retrievable records.
• Holds a current driving licence and has use of a car. IT literate, experience of using MS Office software and databases.

  What's in it for you?

  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • 24 Day annual leave, rising to 30 following 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure period
  • Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice)
  • Subsidised Gym Membership
  • Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget)
  • Staff parking available
  • Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme
  • On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast