Work Placement Officer

37 Hours per week

£24,807 – £26,938 per annum

We are thrilled to announce an opportunity to join our exceptional Business Development Team as a Work Placement Officer.

We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, solution-focused, and student-oriented, thriving in a dynamic, fast paced role within a busy team. While experience is important, enthusiasm, initiative, and emotional intelligence are equally valued.

Ideally, you will:

• Have experience of working in an educational environment
• Have experience of liaising with employers
• Have digital skills to navigate our online work experience platform
• Demonstrate the ability to use your initiative, focus on delivering effective and creative solutions, and challenge yourself and others.

Day-to-day you will be responsible for:

• Meet with students to discuss their career goals and placement preferences.
• Provide guidance on CV writing, cover letters, and interview techniques.
• Provide ongoing support to students during their placements, addressing any issues or concerns.
• Conduct follow-up meetings to gather feedback from students and employers.
• Contact potential employers to establish partnerships and secure placement opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with existing employer partners.
• Update and maintain a database of student placements and employer contacts.
• Prepare reports on placement statistics and outcomes.
• Ensure all placements comply with college policies and relevant regulations.
• Handle necessary documentation and agreements between students, employers, and the college.

Join our team and play a crucial role in driving excellence in Business Development. We are committed to providing students with valuable opportunities to enhance their skills and contribute to their future success.

If you would like to chat about anything, from the role to what it’s like to work with us, please don’t hesitate to drop us an email or give us a call and we’ll be happy to help in any way we can. Tel: 01204 482957 Email: [email protected]

An application pack can be downloaded from our website by accessing https://careers.boltoncollege.ac.uk/  or by email request to [email protected]

Job Ref:                       010-25

Closing Date:              07/10/2024

Interview Date:            15/10/2024