S161/25 - Work Placement and Competitions Officer

South Eastern Regional College; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

South Eastern Regional College in Bangor advertises a 36 hours per week Work Placement & Competitions Officer on a fixed term contract up to 25 June 2027. The role is based at the Bangor Campus and involves planning placements, securing placements, risk assessments, induction of students and maintaining placement records on the Work Placement System.

The post also supports staff training, audits the placement process, and assists in organising internal and external student competitions for SERC.

Responsibilities

• To undertake a key role in assisting in the planning of placements, securing placements through liaison with organisations, completion of relevant placement documentation including risk assessments, induction of students, monitoring, and liaison of students in placements and recording all placement information on the Work Placement System.
• Provide staff training for SERC placement staff and annually audit the work placement process.
• Assist the WPCM/College Skills Champion in all activities involved in the management and organisation of a programme of internal and external competitions for SERC students.

Job description

Work Placement & Competitions Officer

36 hours per week, Fixed Term Contract up to 25th June 2027

Bangor Campus

ABOUT US

We take great pride in Inspiring. Transforming. Enriching lives. Each member of staff has an important role to play in ensuring that our students and business clients get the very best of quality education. Our working environment is a dynamic, challenging and rewarding one.

We need the best talent to help us become a world leader. As well as a challenging role which will add value to your CV you will get an attractive renumeration package, access to professional development opportunities and the chance to work with some of the best in the education sector.

We currently have a vacancy for a Work Placement & Competitions Officer

JOB PURPOSE

To undertake a key role in assisting in the planning of placements, securing placements through liaison with organisations, completion of relevant placement documentation including risk assessments, induction of students, monitoring, and liaison of students in placements and recording all placement information on the Work Placement System. Provide staff training for SERC placement staff and annually audit the work placement process. In addition to undertaking an appropriate caseload of Work Placement students and carrying out the associated duties, the job will also assist the WPCM/College Skills Champion in all activities involved in the management and organisation of a programme of internal and external competitions for SERC students.

For further information on the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please see attached Job Description.

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