Job Description
Based at Wakefield College, with working at Castleford and Selby College when required.
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Help shape the workforce of tomorrow.
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Are you great at building relationships? Do you enjoy working with businesses and helping people succeed?
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We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Work Placement Officer to join our Employer Engagement team. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll work with employers across the region to create meaningful work placement opportunities, helping our students gain the real-world experience they need to launch successful careers.
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What you'll be doing
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Developing relationships with local employers to source high-quality work placement opportunities.
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Matching students with placements that align with their career aspirations and course of study.
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Building long-term partnerships with employers and acting as their key point of contact.
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Preparing students for the workplace through employability sessions and pre-placement support.
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Visiting students during their placements to monitor progress and provide ongoing support to both the student and employer.
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Working closely with curriculum teams to ensure placements meet learning objectives and industry requirements.
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Promoting the benefits of work placements to employers and supporting the growth of our employer network.
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You will have:
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GCSEs in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
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A relevant Level 3 qualification or relevant experience
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An understanding of Health and Safety principles, or be willing to undertake appropriate training
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The role of the Work Placement Officer is varied, and every day is different with current challenges. You will get to meet and support students and employers as you co-ordinate the work placement process.
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Benefits include:
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Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual leave pro rata + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
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📌 Work Placement Officer (South Australia)
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