Industry Placement & Work Experience Officer

We are looking for a student focused Industry placement & work experience officer who will ensure that students have access to work experience and industry placements, employability, and personal development guidance to support their achievement and future progression. Providing information, advice and guidance that encourages students to make informed choices and understand what they need to do to reach and succeed in their chosen career.

• Engage with employers to find work experience and industry placement opportunities for all students that require it as part of their programme

• Undertake one to one sessions with students to discuss their ambitions and tailor activities and work experience/industry placements to meet their needs

• Work with employers to run employer events, talks, workshops as required to broaden student awareness of future opportunities

• Develop and run employability sessions such as interview skills and CV writing to support student progression

• Work closely with colleagues in curriculum and learning resource centres to meet student needs

• To attend and support events such as open events, school liaison and interview evenings and as part of a team Rota

• To participate in the Colleges main enrolment periods, participating in the assessment and enrolment of students

• Be aware of and follow College policies and procedures, with particular attention to health and safety, safeguarding, risk management, equality and diversity, quality and our values and behaviours. You will be required to attend training as necessary.

Please refer to attached Job Description for more details.

WHAT WE OFFER

Automatic entry into the Local government pension scheme

Generous annual leave – 30 days pro rata plus 8 days bank holiday pro rate

Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.

Free onsite parking

Subsidised onsite restaurant

A cycle scheme and discounted gym membership.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and we particularly welcome applicants who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and disabled candidates.

Safeguarding Statement

Oaklands College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding checks.

Safeguarding Statement:

Oaklands College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding checks.

Please note, we are unable to accept CVs as form of an application, when applying for a position please ensure you complete all the required fields on the application form attached and email to recruitment@oaklands.ac.uk