Work Experience Officer

South Staffordshire College; Penkridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday scheme

Bank Holidays

ME days

Wellbeing activities

LGPS pension contribution (17.9%)

Job summary

South Staffordshire College is seeking a proactive and organised Work Experience Officer to support students in securing meaningful work experience and industry placements, primarily within the Construction curriculum area. You will coordinate placements, liaise with learners, employers and curriculum teams, and ensure all documentation and compliance requirements are met.

The role involves employer visits including health and safety assessments, maintaining accurate records on the College CRM,

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people aged 16-18.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence in using Microsoft 365 applications.
• Ability to build effective partnerships with employers and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate placements and liaise with learners, employers and curriculum teams to ensure compliance.
• Undertake employer visits including health and safety assessments.
• Maintain accurate records on the College CRM system and support students throughout their placement journey.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV's cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

We are seeking a proactive and organised Work Experience Officer to support students in securing meaningful work experience and industry placements, primarily within the Construction curriculum area.

The successful candidate will work closely with learners, employers, and curriculum teams to coordinate placements, ensure all documentation and compliance requirements are met, and undertake employer visits, including health and safety assessments.

The role involves developing and maintaining strong relationships with construction employers, sourcing new placement opportunities, supporting industry placements, conducting reviews and acting as a key point of contact for all work experience enquiries.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records on the College CRM system and providing high-quality guidance and support to students throughout their placement journey.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with young people aged 16-18, excellent communication and organisational skills, confidence in using Microsoft 365 applications, and the ability to build effective partnerships with employers and external stakeholders.

What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 'ME' days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 17.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.