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Teaching Vacancies; Harlow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Training funding for role

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Work Placement Officer for Stansted Airport College in the United Kingdom. You will build links with employers, source industry placements for learners, and support staff and students throughout the placement process.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, clear communication, and accurate record-keeping using dedicated software. A background in education or client-facing environments is valued, with safeguarding training required or pursued.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of engaging and developing relationships with employers.
• Experience in a customer service or client-centred environment.
• Level 2 English & Maths or equivalent.
• Safeguarding Level 2 qualification or willingness to work towards it.
• Aviation industry knowledge would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing work experience and industry placements for students.
• Cultivating new employer and industry contacts while nurturing relationships with existing partners.
• Articulating the benefits of offering work and industry placements to learners and employers.
• Maintaining accurate records through placement software.

Skills

Employer relationship management

Customer service excellence

Communication skills

Organisation & planning

Education

English & Maths Level 2

Safeguarding Level 2 or willingness

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about bridging the gap between education and industry? Do you thrive on building meaningful connections with employers and ensuring students have valuable work experiences? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Work Placement Officer

Located at Stansted Airport College

Full time

Permanent Post

About the Team

Our Work Placement Team is the driving force behind creating crucial links with industries, securing enriching work placements for our learners, and maximizing the benefits of these experiences. We foster collaboration between students, employers, and teaching staff to guarantee the best possible outcomes. All team members receive comprehensive initial and ongoing training to excel in their roles.

About the Role

As a Work Placement Officer, you will play a pivotal role throughout the learner journey, working closely with both staff and students. Your responsibilities will include:

• Sourcing work experience and industry placements for students.


• Cultivating new employer and industry contacts while nurturing relationships with existing partners.


• Articulating the benefits of offering work and industry placements to Harlow College learners to potential employers.


• Maintaining accurate records through a state-of-the-art work placement software platform.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a candidate with the following qualifications and attributes:

• Proven track record of successfully engaging and developing relationships with employers, clients, or customers.


• Experience in a customer service or client-centred environment with excellent telephone skills.


• Level 2 in English & Maths or equivalent


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with a willingness to forge new contacts.


• Experience in using technology, along with a willingness to understand new technology.


• Ability to problem-solve, flexibility in managing work priorities, and a track record of meeting deadlines and targets.


• Safeguarding Level 2 qualification or a willingness to work towards it.


• Experience and or knowledge of the aviation industry would be desirable.

What the college offers its staff

What We Can Offer

• Funding for any training required for the role.


• Investment in your professional development.


• Opportunities to advance your career within the college.


• An excellent benefits package, including 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.