Placement & Progression Specialist (IAG & Partnerships)

Nova Training; Dudley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 25 days

Birthday day off

Early Friday finish

EAP 24/7

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Referral scheme

Holiday purchase plan

Job summary

Nova Training in Dudley is seeking a Placement & Progression Officer (PPO) to support learners, develop referrals and employer partnerships, and deliver high-quality IAG to achieve KPIs. The role requires engaging with centres, managing placements, and fostering progression opportunities.

The successful candidate will have sales/IAG experience, be proficient with Google tools, and hold a valid driving licence and access to a car. Salary £25,000–£28,000 per annum depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant, successful experience in a sales/IAG oriented business-to-customer environment.
• Minimum Level 2 literacy, numeracy & ICT.
• Proficient in Google, Gmail and Google Meet.
• Experience managing own performance against targets.
• IAG qualification would be desirable.
• Full clean driving licence and own car.

Responsibilities

• Support learners' transition from centre to work placements.
• Vet and update work experience/placements.
• Review learners in work experience to ensure engagement.
• Encourage employers to hire learners into Apprenticeships or Traineeships.
• Build relationships with partners and progression paths.
• Market and outreach to generate referrals to the learner service.
• Coordinate local marketing and careers events.
• Assist learners to source progression routes.

Skills

Sales / IAG experience

Digital literacy

Performance targets management

Education

Level 2 literacy, numeracy & ICT

IAG qualification (desirable)

Tools

Google Workspace (Gmail/Meet)

Job description

Nova Training in Dudley is seeking a Placement & Progression Officer (PPO) to support learners, develop referrals and employer partnerships, and deliver high-quality IAG to achieve KPIs. The role requires engaging with centres, managing placements, and fostering progression opportunities.

The successful candidate will have sales/IAG experience, be proficient with Google tools, and hold a valid driving licence and access to a car. Salary £25,000–£28,000 per annum depending on experience.