Work Placement Officer

Protocol; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Talent Solutions is recruiting for an experienced Work Placement Officer to join a busy Further Education College in Mansfield on a temporary basis. You will coordinate learner work placements, build relationships with local employers, and ensure successful placement outcomes.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and travel to employer sites using a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Work Placement Officer or in a similar employer engagement role.
• Experience supporting learners within education or Further Education.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and develop work placement opportunities with local employers.
• Match students to placements based on course, skills and career goals.
• Liaise with employers, learners and curriculum teams to ensure placement success.
• Conduct reviews, checks and employer visits as required.
• Monitor learner progress and provide ongoing support during placements.
• Maintain placement documentation and records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Relationship building

Job description

Mansfield | Temporary Contract | Immediate Start | Full-Time | Monday to Friday

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Work Placement Officer to join a busy Further Education College in Mansfield on a temporary basis. This is an urgent requirement, with the contract running from as soon as possible until initially the beginning of November.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual who has previous experience coordinating learner work placements and building relationships with employers.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and develop work placement opportunities with local employers.
• Match students to suitable placements based on their course, skills, and career aspirations.
• Liaise with employers, learners, and curriculum teams to ensure successful placement outcomes.
• Conduct placement reviews, checks, and employer visits where required.
• Monitor learner progress and provide ongoing support throughout their placements.
• Ensure all placement documentation, compliance checks, and records are maintained accurately.
• Build and maintain strong employer relationships while identifying new placement opportunities.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Work Placement Officer or in a similar employer engagement, employability, careers, or placement coordination role is essential.
• Experience supporting learners within an education, training, or Further Education environment.
• Strong organisational, administrative, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential, as travel to employer sites will be required.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
• Immediate start available.
• Temporary contract until initially the beginning of November.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to learners' employability and career development.
• Competitive hourly rate.

Vision Talent Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all.

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.