Work Experience Officer

Capital City College; Sites (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

TELLUS discount & wellbeing platform

Cycle to Work

Season ticket loans

Eye tests and spectacles

Medicash health plans

Generous annual leave

CPD days

Job summary

Capital City College is seeking a proactive Work Placement Officer to build and maintain partnerships with industry partners, sourcing work experience and T-Level placements for students. You will network, coordinate initiatives, and drive collaboration to bridge education and industry.

You will join a supportive team committed to excellence, helping shape career development opportunities for learners across London campuses.

Qualifications

• Experience in industry engagement, business development, or related roles.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills across multiple levels.
• Excellent organisational and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to engage with industry partners and stakeholders to source large volumes of work experience and T-Level industry placements.
• Achieve targets for the number of learners placed into work experience and industry placements.

Job description

Make a Meaningful Impact Behind the Scenes at Capital City College

Are you ready to make an impact at one of London's leading Further Education providers? Capital City College is looking for a skilled Work Experience Officer to support and drive key operational functions, helping shape the future of education in the heart of London.

About The Role

This role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Work Placement Officer plays a vital role in developing and maintaining partnerships with industry stakeholders to facilitate collaboration for work placements, and career development opportunities for students. With a specific focus on securing a large volume of work experience and T-level industry placement opportunities, this role involves networking, relationship building, and coordinating initiatives to bridge the gap between education and industry.

• Develop and implement strategies to engage with industry partners and stakeholders to source large volumes of work experience and T-Level industry placement opportunities.
• Achieve established targets for the number of leaners placed into work experience and industry placements.

About The Team

You will join a friendly, professional team committed to delivering high-quality support across the college. Working together, you’ll help create a positive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.

You will be joining a dynamic and supportive team who are committed to excellence. The team has a strong collaborative culture, sharing best practices and innovative approaches.

About You

We’re looking for a reliable and motivated individual who takes pride in delivering excellent service. You should bring:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Experience in industry engagement, business development, or related roles.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels.
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Most importantly, you’ll be ready to make a positive contribution to our college community.

About Us

Capital City College (CCC), one of the UK’s largest FE colleges in the UK. This influential group supports over 35,000 students across 12 London campuses annually to develop the skills and knowledge to advance their career prospects or progress into higher education. This is done by an unrelenting commitment to curriculum innovation and an obsession with the quality of the student experience, which is underpinned by a resilient and prudent approach to financial management. Capital City College are widely recognised for their commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and educational excellence, positively impacting the lives of students across the capital and beyond.

Why Join Capital City College?

Benefits

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to TELLUS – our discount and wellbeing platform
• Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loans for public transport
• Annual eye tests and contributions towards spectacles
• Flu vaccinations and access to occupational health services
• Medicash health plans – including cashback on everyday medical expenses and wellbeing tools for you and your family
• Generous annual leave entitlement, including one Relaxation Day per year
• Five Continuous Professional Development (CPD) days which can be used for your professional development

Our Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe and respectful working environment for everyone.

CCC is committed to the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. All roles require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check — with some positions requiring an Enhanced Disclosure.

Our Values

To create a future that’s uniquely yours.

As the largest further and higher education college in London, we offer the quality you deserve, state of the art facilities and a wide range of courses as unique as your interests and aptitude. Through partnerships with industry and academia, we open doors to your real-world success.

Studying at our campuses isn’t just about good grades. It’s being part of a community within a community, that reflects the diversity and vibrancy of London itself. Where every background and perspective are celebrated, and everyone feels they belong.

As teachers and staff, we’re all driven by you –getting to know you, helping you feel valued and giving you hands-on support every step of the way. Whether you’re a creative spirit, a tech whiz, or a business mastermind, together we’ll create a future that’s uniquely yours.

Real-life learning

Practical and personal, we provide valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply in the real world.

Connected community

Welcoming and open-minded, we create a community of people and businesses where you feel valued, supported, and confident to grow.

Expanded horizons

Innovating and inspiring, we help you become and achieve more than you thought was possible.