Please note that the only way to apply for this post is to visit our website www.riversidecollege.ac.uk and click on the job vacancies section to complete an online application or you can e-mail hr@riversidecollege for an application pack.
No other methods of application will be accepted.
The closing date for this post is Friday 28th August at 12 noon.
Work Placement Officer
Job Description
Main Purpose of Job
To create and nurture strong relationships with employers and play a key role in developing industry placements and work experience for students across both campuses.
Work Experience
To source industry placements and work experience opportunities
To liaise with curriculum areas and support staff to support students who have been identified for industry placements and work experience
To work with employers and community organisations to identify suitable opportunities and maintain a database of suitable placements
To develop and maintain procedures to support the placements including health and safety, guidance for employers, internal staff and parents, safeguarding of students
To perform administration procedures relating to placements, including arranging meetings, equipment, travel costs and employer incentives
To develop and deliver support materials to prepare students for work and placements
To organise and monitor students’ progress in work placements
To actively contribute to and support promotional events, exhibitions, performances and other cross college events
To act as main point of contact in relation to work experience and industry placements dealing with enquiries from staff, students and external contacts, which may include face to face contact, receiving and distributing of messages, booking of appointments and supporting College events and activities.
To provide group and individual support for students seeking employment and work experience
Personal Development
To undertake staff development and attend staff & team meetings as required and requested
To undertake continuous professional development
Additional Duties
To meet the individual needs of all stakeholders
To promote and safeguard the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults at the college
To accept flexible redeployment and reallocation of duties commensurate with the level of the post.
Work Placement Officer
Person Specification
Qualifications
Relevant qualification to minimum of Level 3 or significant relevant experience
High level of literacy skills
Ability to work with Excel & Word
Evidence of continuing professional development
Information Advice and Guidance qualifications would be advantage
Health and Safety qualification would be an advantage
Knowledge/Experience
Experience of working in a customer service environment
Experience of meeting targets and monitoring progress
Experience of effective team working and promoting relationships between staff, students and the community
Experience of Employer Engagement
Experience of dealing with students and young people
Experience of working in a busy office environment
Skills/Attributes
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written including effective presentation skills
A high level of organisational skills and accuracy
Flexible approach
Customer focused
Logical approach to problem solving
Ability to think and plan creatively
Additional Requirements
Ability to travel as required
Willingness to work flexible hours
This position will be based across both Riverside and Cronton Sixth Form College Campuses
Post Information
Reports to Head of Department
This post is for 37 hours, term time only plus 2 weeks
Salary: £29,082 - £30,738 pro rata (Actual salary £25,432 - £26,881)
The post holder will undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with regulatory, legislative and college procedural requirements.
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
