Work Experience Officer

onlyFE; Bradford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

West Yorkshire Pension Scheme

Annual salary reviews

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Bradford College is seeking a Work Experience Officer to join our Student Services team in Bradford. You will engage learners, manage work placements and build strong links with local employers to maximise opportunities.

The role focuses on developing students' employability, monitoring progress and reporting on engagement using our Work Experience Management System. Interviews are planned for early October; commitment to equality and inclusion is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale

Responsibilities

• To engage Bradford College Students in work experience; this will enable the student(s) to enhance their employability skills
• To source and develop new work experience and industry placement opportunities in subject specialist areas
• Build strong, robust business relationships through business development utilising all available resources to support the diverse placement activities within the department
• Develop a robust client database to fulfil the needs of departments and faculties to support students into work experience opportunities
• To promote and maximize student involvement and engagement with work experience
• To assess student's skills and create personalised career development plans to support further development, monitoring progress at regular intervals.
• Liaise with curriculum teams and employers to set SMART objectives for work experience
• To meet set targets for work experience in line with agreed performance indicators
• To regularly conduct work experience visits and engage with a wide range of employers
• Accurately record and produce reports on student engagement with work experience through our online Work Experience Management System
• To participate in the evaluation process, reviewing the quality and impact of work experience and utilising this for future development
• Produce case studies celebrating success and promote to internal and external audiences
• To undertake tasks relating to the effective management and storage of documentation.
• To network internally with relevant staff to support the delivery of work experience
• Attend and contribute to appropriate team meetings, staff development and marketing activities
• To liaise with curriculum staff and support staff to ensure positive outcomes for students

Education

GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths

GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity to join our exceptional Student Services team as a Work Experience Officer.

As a Work Experience Officer at Bradford College, you will work directly with students to support, manage and monitor all work experience activity. The post holder will hold key responsibility for maximising the engagement of young people in these work placements, whilst seeking and developing working relationships with local and regional employers.

Interviews for this position will take place on Monday 5th October.

Responsibilities Include

• To engage Bradford College Students in work experience; this will enable the student(s) to enhance their employability skills
• To source and develop new work experience and industry placement opportunities in subject specialist areas
• Build strong, robust business relationships through business development utilising all available resources to support the diverse placement activities within the department
• Develop a robust client database to fulfil the needs of departments and faculties to support students into work experience opportunities
• To promote and maximize student involvement and engagement with work experience
• To assess student's skills and create personalised career development plans to support further development, monitoring progress at regular intervals.
• Liaise with curriculum teams and employers to set SMART objectives for work experience
• To meet set targets for work experience in line with agreed performance indicators
• To regularly conduct work experience visits and engage with a wide range of employers
• Accurately record and produce reports on student engagement with work experience through our online Work Experience Management System
• To participate in the evaluation process, reviewing the quality and impact of work experience and utilising this for future development
• Produce case studies celebrating success and promote to internal and external audiences
• To undertake tasks relating to the effective management and storage of documentation.
• To network internally with relevant staff to support the delivery of work experience
• Attend and contribute to appropriate team meetings, staff development and marketing activities
• To liaise with curriculum staff and support staff to ensure positive outcomes for students

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

As part of the hiring process, candidates may be required to complete a psychometric test, which will provide valuable insight into your potential fit within Bradford College.

Education & Training

• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale

Experience

• Experience of working in an education setting delivering work experience or industry placement opportunities
• Experience of developing new local and regional contacts through proactive and innovative business development activity
• Experience of working with a diverse range of people.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee /commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. From undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications, to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Should you be shortlisted for an interview, as a Disability Confident employer, where required, we will make reasonable adjustments to your interview to ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed. If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss your options.

Bradford College is proud to be working towards becoming a Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer. This commitment reflects our dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all staff. We are implementing policies, resources, and awareness initiatives to ensure everyone feels valued and supported through every stage of life.

Benefits Of Working At Bradford College

• Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including a 2-week Christmas closure
• West Yorkshire Pension Scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• Discounts on greener travel - cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
• A host of training development opportunities
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

• If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.

Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection with children and vulnerable adults.