Work Placement Officer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Gym access

Wellbeing hub and occupational health

Staff discounts and health benefits

Funding for teacher training / STEM.”

Grants for teacher training in STEM

Recruitment referral scheme

Job summary

RNN Group is seeking a Work Placement Officer to source, coordinate and quality-check work placements for students at Rotherham College. You will develop a centralised platform of opportunities and work with curriculum teams to align placements with the academic year.

You will build relationships with local employers, support students with guidance, and ensure safe, engaging placement experiences in line with HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people in FE or youth-focused environments.
• Strong relationship and customer-service skills with a candidate-first approach.
• Good communication skills and ability to engage with learners, employers and colleagues.
• Level 2 in English and Maths (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Source high-quality work placements and manage a centralised platform.
• Build and maintain employer links to expand the network of placements.
• Ensure student safety through placement reviews in line with HSE standards.
• Collaborate with tutors, curriculum managers and student support to embed placements.

Skills

Young people experience

Relationship skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

Level 2 English & Maths (GCSE A*-C)

Job description

Work Placement Officer

Hours: Full time, term time (37 hrs per week, working 40 weeks per year)

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £26,745 FTE (Pro-rata £24,070.50) per annum + benefits

Location: Rotherham College, Rotherham

About the Role

Are you passionate about helping young people take their first steps toward a successful career? As a Work Placement Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the student journey. You’ll source high-quality, inspiring work placements that bring learning to life while building a centralised hub of opportunities across the entire RNN Group. Working at the heart of our community, you will collaborate with curriculum teams to schedule meaningful placements, partner with Business Development to foster strong employer relationships, and directly empower students with the guidance they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Empower Students: Connect learners with valuable placement opportunities and provide clear guidance through our centralised platform.
• Build Employer Links: Work alongside Business Development to expand our network of trusted local and regional employers.
• Ensure Student Safety: Conduct placement reviews to guarantee safe, healthy, and supportive working environments in line with HSE standards.
• Collaborate for Success: Team up with tutors, curriculum managers, and student support teams to embed placements seamlessly into the academic year.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience with Young People: A background in FE, Post-16 education, or youth-focused environments.
• Relationship & Customer Service Skills: Excellent communication skills with a respectful, candidate-first approach.
• Core Qualifications: Level 2 (GCSE A*-C / 4-9) in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Safety Knowledge: A strong understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act and HSE standards.

Department Info

You will join a collaborative on-site team working in tandem with counterparts across the broader RNN Group. Reporting to the Head of Future Ready & Transitions, you’ll be an essential bridge between student support, curriculum leaders, and local employers—ensuring a smooth, high-quality experience for every learner.

Benefits and rewards package

• Access to local government pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 15.6% to 23.68%)
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Free Parking available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made

About the RNN Group

RNN Group’s main goal is to be an 'outstanding' education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too; We are Inclusive, We have Integrity, We Deliver, We are One Team. We are OFSTED 'Good' (November 2022). We celebrate diversity and are proud to be recognised as Investors in Diversity for our commitment to the FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) model, fostering a supportive environment for all.

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of background, proudly participating in the Disability Confident Scheme, and provide reasonable adjustments.

All new employees will be required undertake a DBS check and other associated checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance.

All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Group’s core operating hours are 8:30am-5:00pm (9pm on a Tuesday and Thursday during term time). You may be expected to work at any time during these hours to ensure business needs are met.