About the roleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join this successful and highly motivated department at Eccles Sixth Form College as a Work Placement Officer within the Life Sciences Department. The Life Sciences department encompasses Animal Studies, Equine Studies, Animal Nursing Assistants and Applied Science. We are offering a position with flexibility on working days and reimbursed travel costs.
The main elements of this role will be supporting learners to secure work placement positions, performing due diligence checks alongside creating and maintaining strong relationships with employers.
An ideal candidate will be a dedicated, enthusiastic, and self-motivated person with a passion for supporting the learning experience of our Life Science learners. This role requires a calm working approach, the ability to multi-task, flexibility and commitment.
REASONS TO JOIN US - We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College's Association style terms and conditions) including 40 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays).
- We have a 3pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including 2 Staff Wellbeing days per year.
- We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with 20.70% employer pension contribution.
- Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
- We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
- We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff as part of our Be Outstanding Development programme.
- We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
- Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
- Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
- 91% of staff are proud to work at the College
HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button which will take you to the College Recruitment page. If this is your first application, you will need to complete the Registration form. If returning please login to access your profile.
Once you have created an account / profile or logged in you will see a list of jobs with another 'Apply' button. Click the 'Apply' button to open a form allowing you to add a personal statement for the select Job role. Click Submit and your application will be complete.
COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.
