Work placement and Experience Officer - Construction

Think FE; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme with

Job summary

Think FE, Northampton, seeks a Work Placement and Experience Officer – Construction to secure high-quality work experience and Industry Placements for construction students. You will liaise with employers, curriculum teams and Careers colleagues to develop paid or funded placements.

The role requires GCSEs, construction sector links, HSE knowledge, and driving licence; permanent, full-time role with generous leave and LGPS benefits.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with employers or clients.
• Strong links to, or experience within, the construction sector.
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and HSE standards.

Responsibilities

• Source and support work experience and Industry Placements within construction.
• Build relationships with employers and other key stakeholders.
• Arrange masterclasses, careers talks, interview practice and virtual work experiences.
• Monitor placement hours to ensure funding requirements are met.
• Check placement providers can offer appropriate supervision and a safe working environment.
• Work closely with curriculum teams to identify suitable placement opportunities.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Experience working with employers or -

Construction sector experience

Health and Safety knowledge

Driving licence

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C/4) or equivalent

Job description

Work placement and Experience Officer - Construction

Work placement and Experience Officer - Construction

11th August, 2026

Work Placement Coordinator – Construction
Location: Northampton
Salary: £25,110 – £27,400 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are recruiting a Work Placement Coordinator – Construction for a well-established further education college in Northampton.
You will work with construction employers, curriculum teams and Careers colleagues to secure high-quality work experience and Industry Placements for students.
What will you do?

• Source and support work experience and Industry Placements within construction.
• Build relationships with employers and other key stakeholders.
• Arrange masterclasses, careers talks, interview practice and virtual work experiences.
• Monitor placement hours to ensure funding requirements are met.
• Check placement providers can offer appropriate supervision and a safe working environment.
• Work closely with curriculum teams to identify suitable placement opportunities.

What are we looking for?

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with employers or clients.
• Strong links to, or experience within, the construction sector.
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and HSE standards.
• Full clean driving licence and access to your own transport.

Benefits

• 33 days’ annual leave, including 8 bank holidays
• Up to 5 College closure days
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a 17% employer contribution

Interviews will take place week commencing 17th August.