Work Placement Officer

Selby College, with expectation to support across the Wakefield and Castleford Campuses

Do you have a passion for supporting students with work placements?

We are recruiting for a Work Placement Officer to join our department where you will be responsible for co-ordinating and arranging work placements for students at Selby College, providing support when needed at Wakefield and Castleford colleges.

As a Work Placement Officer your duties will include:

• Sourcing and exploring opportunities for student work placements with vocationally relevant employers.
• Building strong relationships with such employers and liaise on candidate suitability.
• Promoting the value of work experience and work/ industry placements with students, enhancing progression opportunities.
• Support the delivery of readiness for work experience through group activity.
• Visiting students out on their work placement to conduct progress checks.

The role of the Work Placement Officer is varied, and every day is different with new challenges. You will get to meet and support students and employers as you co-ordinate the work placement process.

If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

See what we have to offer and come and join our experienced and supportive team, you won’t be disappointed.

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual leave pro rata + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Interview date: Monday 2nd September 2024

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. 

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post.  Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.