Work Experience Officer

Cadbury Sixth Form College; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Birmingham is looking for a proactive Work Experience Officer to enhance students' employability through quality work experience opportunities. The role involves promoting work experience strategies, building partnerships with local employers, and ensuring all learners have access to significant experiences that support their personal development. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and experience working in educational or employability settings.

Benefits

Sector-leading salaries

35-50 days annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym access or discounted memberships

Generous pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting delivering employability services.
• Ability to engage varied stakeholders effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and promote the work experience strategy.
• Ensure students have access to meaningful opportunities.
• Build relationships with curriculum staff for quality-assurance.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Data analysis

Administrative abilities

Presentation skills

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Sandwell College is seeking a proactive and highly organised Work Experience Officer to play a vital role in delivering the College's employability strategy. You will ensure that all learners have access to high-quality work experience, volunteering and enterprise opportunities that support their personal development and prepare them for successful futures. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with curriculum teams, employers, and external partners to create meaningful work experience pathways for students across the College.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and promote the College's work experience strategy
• Ensure all students have access to meaningful work experience opportunities
• Build effective relationships with curriculum staff to support and quality‑assure work placements
• Source work experience, employability and enterprise activities for learners
• Develop external partnerships, including local employers, to enhance available opportunities
• Represent the College in arranging, delivering and evaluating work experience programmes
• Use databases to input, manage and report on work experience data, including statistical monitoring
• Drive continuous improvement across work experience and employability provision
• Support students through the tutorial system with regard to work experience

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths (or willingness to work towards)
• Experience working in an educational setting delivering advice, guidance or employability services
• Experience building professional relationships with employers and external organisations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage varied stakeholders
• Strong Excel and Access skills with confidence analysing and interpreting data
• Excellent administrative abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong presentation skills
• Flexible, adaptable and resilient approach

Benefits

• Top‑Tier Salaries – sector‑leading and highly competitive
• Unbeatable Time Off – 35‑50 days annual leave, bank holidays, Christmas closure
• Fast‑Track Your Career – development days, pathways & talent schemes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite Discounts – hair & beauty, dog grooming, car checks & more
• Fitness Perks – access to gym or discounted local memberships
• Generous Pension Contributions
• Retail & Travel Discounts – UNiDAYS, Blue Light, high‑street brands & travel savings
• Free flu vaccine and wellbeing support – counselling & wellness platforms
• We Celebrate You – awards, recognition events & celebration days