Work Experience Officer (Mat Cover)

Big Creative Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Staff social events

Interest-free emergency or career dev.

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Big Creative Training in London is seeking a Work Experience Officer (Mat Cover) to manage school work-experience connections and employer engagement.

The role is 21 hours across 3 days per week, fixed-term until February 2027, with a pro-rata salary of £31,000 FTE and a company pension scheme. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and be committed to safeguarding and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent (Level 2).
• Degree/A-Levels/relevant qualification in the subject area.
• Ability to convey and explain concepts in straightforward language.

Responsibilities

• Source and identify suitable work opportunities and establish employer links.
• Be the first point of contact for work experience opportunities and respond to enquiries.
• Liaise with external partners on overseas work experience via the Turing scheme.
• Act as conduit between employers and BCE leads for opportunities.
• Arrange visits and tours for perspective employers and support events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Record-keeping

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Time management

Safeguarding

Education

GCSE Maths/English 4/C or equivalent

Degree/A-Levels or equivalent

Job description

Recruitment pack for job applicants

Work Experience Officer (Mat Cover)

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https://bigcreative.education/

About BCT

BCT is a leading creative industry training provider with more than 25 years’ track record of delivering education and work opportunities. Our mission is to Develop Talent, Transform Lives, Create Careers and in order to do this we offer vocational study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships and adult learning courses. We also and Big Creative Independent School.

Safeguarding statement

Big Creative Training is committed to a safe, inclusive environment where learners, staff and visitors can thrive. Our safeguarding culture protects learners from harm, abuse, neglect, exploitation and radicalisation.

All staff must adhere to our safeguarding and child protection policies, procedures and codes of conduct, which set out responsibilities for identifying, reporting and responding to concerns. These are provided to all staff during induction. BCT operates a robust safer recruitment process. Any job offer is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, identity and qualification verification, right to work checks, and other pre employment vetting. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, shortlisted candidates are also subject to an online search. Shortlisted candidates must complete a safeguarding self-disclosure form before interview. Interviews include questions assessing understanding of safeguarding, child protection, professional boundaries, and commitment to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Equality diversity and inclusion statement

At BCT we believe that the strongest communities and most innovative creative futures are built through equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels respected and able to be their authentic selves. We celebrate the diverse experiences and identities of our colleagues and learners, recognising that these differences strengthen our community and enrich creativity, including through initiatives such as our annual Culture Day celebration. Inclusion is embedded throughout our community and our decision-making. We work to challenge stereotypes and have zero tolerance for discrimination and bias. We remove barriers to participation, ensuring study, employment and career progression opportunities are fair and accessible to all. We are dedicated to advancing equity across all reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, creating a workplace and learning environment where everyone has equality of opportunity to succeed, develop, and progress.

Welcome to Big Creative Training

Job Summary

We’re looking for an enthusiastic work experience officer to join our team, on a maternity cover basis.

Maths and English GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent (Level 2)

Degree/A-Levels/relevant qualification in the subject area

Essential skills

and written and ability to convey and explain concepts in straightforward language.

Excellent organisational and administrative skills

Accurate record-keeping, tracking and monitoring across a wide-ranging portfolio of adherence to deadlines

Good presentation and interpersonal skills

Ability to influence, challenge and manage difficult situations

Proficient IT Skills across a range of software packages

Commitment to and enthusiasm for delivering

Great team working skills

Effective time management and able to work

Passionate advocate of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Business driven approach to work in line with the college values and ethics.

Ability to establish productive and supportive working relationships with apprentices, employers, and colleagues.

Key tasks

To source, identify and gain suitable work students. Make excellent connections with employers to maximise the students opportunity for sustainable employment or other progression.

Be the first point of Contact for Work Experience related opportunities and Respond to first line enquiries from employers, students and

Liaise with and Support external partners on details for overseas work experience opportunities via the Turing scheme

Act as a conduit between employers and BCT ensuring that all business leads are referred to the appropriate BCE lead

Arrange and run visits and tours for perspective employers as part of the introduction to Big Creative Training.

Supporting with wider departmental functions & events

Work Experience Officer (Mat Cover)

What our staff say…

“There is a really good culture of having freedom to share ideas and innovate, and all ideas are listened to.”

“A welcoming place of work that allows you to be yourself.”

“I like the social aspect, and I appreciate that there are some very genuine friendships between colleagues.

I also like that, as an organisation, we have the humility to recognise that we can always do more or better.”

“I like the level of creative control and freedom I have to use my professional teaching knowledge within the wider workplace environment.”

“I love working here... not like! Sharing skills and helping young people... What could be better?”

“Not only did the college give us the tools and knowledge to succeed, they prepared us for life as creatives of the future.”

“If it wasn’t for BCT there’s no way I would have become the person I am today. Thanks for helping me find myself!”

Salary and days of work

21 hours across 3 days a week for 52 weeks per year

Pro rata of 26 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays

This is a fixed-term part-time position until Feb 2027

Start Date ASAP

Pro rata of FTE £31,000 salary

We welcome industry professionals who wish to enter teaching, via the fully funded Taking Teaching Further scheme’s qualification. This includes 6 months of reduced timetable for training with full pay and lesson cover.

Company pension scheme

Staff social events

Interest-free emergency or career development loans

Employee assistance programme

You must be eligible to work in the UK as this job is in London and cannot be done remotely.

What we are looking for

Inappropriate attitudes toward, or relationships with, children or young people, or anything indicating a risk in a regulated activity with children

Evidence of extremism, radicalisation, or promotion of abuse or exploitation

Discriminatory, harassing, or abusive content directed at others

Publicly visible behaviour that would conflict with BCT’s code of conduct or safeguarding policies, or that would cause serious reputational harm to BCT

Induction and probation

All staff who are new to BCT will receive an induction that includes the safeguarding policies and guidance on safe working practices

All new staff will be subject to a 6 month probation period as detailed in the probation policy, which will provide a formal framework for ensuring that the standards of performance set by BCT are fully communicated. Checks will also be put in place during the probationary period to ensure safeguarding has been covered