Work Placement & Employer Relations Officer

Northumberland College; North East; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on campus

Free Gym access

Wellbeing support

Pensions

Job summary

Northumberland College is seeking a Work Placement Officer to build strong relationships with employers and place learners in valuable workplace experiences. The role focuses on supporting learners pre-placement and throughout, matching opportunities to interests and career goals.

Excellent communication, organisation and digital skills are essential. The position is permanent, full-time, based at Northumberland campuses, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and safeguarding learner success.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – build positive relationships with learners, employers and colleagues.
• Organisation and time management – manage multiple placements, deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers to secure high-quality work placement opportunities.
• Support learners to prepare for, access and succeed in their work placements.
• Match learners to suitable placements based on their skills, interests and career goals.
• Monitor placements, provide ongoing support and resolve any issues that arise.
• Maintain accurate records and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure placements meet college requirements and quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Digital skills

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Northumberland College is seeking a Work Placement Officer to build strong relationships with employers and place learners in valuable workplace experiences. The role focuses on supporting learners pre-placement and throughout, matching opportunities to interests and career goals.

Excellent communication, organisation and digital skills are essential. The position is permanent, full-time, based at Northumberland campuses, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and safeguarding learner success.