Work Placement Officer

Harlow College Group; Harlow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funding for training

Professional development

Career progression opportunities

30 days annual leave (Pro-Rata)

Job summary

Harlow College Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Work Placement Officer to bridge education and industry by sourcing work experience and managing employer relationships that benefit students.

You will work closely with staff and students to develop work readiness, maintain records in a modern placement software, and actively pursue new industry contacts while supporting learners throughout their placement journey.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of engaging and developing relationships with employers, clients, or customers.
• Experience in a customer service or client-centred environment with excellent telephone skills.
• Level 2 in English & Maths or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with a willingness to forge new contacts.
• Experience in using technology, along with a willingness to understand new technology.
• Ability to problem-solve, flexibility in managing work priorities, and a track record of meeting deadlines and targets.
• Safeguarding Level 2 qualification or a willingness to work towards it.
• Experience and or knowledge of the aviation industry would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing work experience and industry placements for students.
• Supporting college staff in developing students' work readiness.
• Cultivating new employer and industry contacts while nurturing relationships.
• Articulating the benefits of offering work and industry placements to potential employers.
• Maintaining accurate records through a state-of-the-art work placement software platform.

Skills

Employer relationship management

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Telephone skills

Willingness to forge new contacts

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Tools

Placement software

Job description

Are you passionate about bridging the gap between education and industry? Do you thrive on building meaningful connections with employers and ensuring students have valuable work experiences? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! ,

About the Role:

As a Work Placement Officer, you will play a pivotal role throughout the learner journey, working closely with both staff and students. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting college staff in developing students' work readiness.
• Sourcing work experience and industry placements for students.
• Cultivating new employer and industry contacts while nurturing relationships with existing partners.
• Articulating the benefits of offering work and industry placements to Harlow College learners to potential employers.
• Maintaining accurate records through a state-of-the-art work placement software platform.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven track record of successfully engaging and developing relationships with employers, clients, or customers.
• Experience in a customer service or client-centred environment with excellent telephone skills.
• Level 2 in English & Maths or equivalent
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with a willingness to forge new contacts.
• Experience in using technology, along with a willingness to understand new technology.
• Ability to problem-solve, flexibility in managing work priorities, and a track record of meeting deadlines and targets.
• Safeguarding Level 2 qualification or a willingness to work towards it.
• Experience and or knowledge of the aviation industry would be desirable.

Join our efficient and professional Work Placement Team, where collaboration is key, and mutual support is a priority.

As a successful candidate, you can expect:

• Funding for any training required for the role.
• Investment in your professional development.
• Opportunities to advance your career within the college.
• An excellent benefits package, including 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro-Rata).