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Work Placement & Experience Officer
Construction Sector
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Competitive Salary + Outstanding Benefits Package

Help students build successful careers while supporting local employers

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and organised Work Placement & Experience Officer to join a leading education and training provider. This rewarding role offers the chance to make a genuine difference by connecting students with valuable industry experience while helping employers develop the future workforce.
Working within the construction sector, you will play a key role in sourcing high-quality work placements, building strong employer relationships and ensuring students gain meaningful workplace experience that supports their learning and future career aspirations.

The Role
Reporting to the Curriculum and Employer Engagement teams, the Work Placement & Experience Officer will be responsible for developing employer partnerships and coordinating work placement opportunities for students studying construction-related programmes.
This is a varied role that combines relationship management, administration, compliance and student support. You will work closely with employers, curriculum teams and students to ensure placements are safe, relevant and deliver a positive experience for everyone involved.

Key Responsibilities
·Sourcing work experience, industry placements and work-based learning opportunities
·Building relationships with construction employers and industry stakeholders
·Coordinating employer engagement activities, including careers talks, masterclasses and interview preparation sessions
·Ensuring all placements meet safeguarding, health and safety and compliance requirements
·Carrying out employer reviews and placement monitoring activities
·Supporting students to prepare for placements and ensuring all documentation is completed
·Maintaining accurate placement records and updating CRM systems
·Working closely with curriculum teams to identify suitable placement opportunities
·Responding to enquiries from employers, students, parents and colleagues
·Providing feedback to curriculum staff on placement outcomes and employer engagement activities
·Assisting with audits, inspections and quality assurance requirements
·Identifying opportunities to further strengthen employer partnerships

The successful Work Placement & Experience Officer will be passionate about supporting students while developing strong relationships with local businesses and industry partners.
Requirements
We are looking for an organised and professional individual with excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of the construction industry.

To be successful, you will have:
·Experience working within or alongside the construction sector
·Experience engaging and building relationships with employers and external stakeholders
·A proactive approach with the ability to achieve positive outcomes
·Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
·Strong organisational and administrative skills
·Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
·The ability to build rapport quickly with students, employers and colleagues
·Experience maintaining accurate records and managing information effectively
·GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/Level 4 or equivalent
·A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites as required
This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who has been a Work Placement Coordinator, Employer Engagement Officer, Careers Adviser, Apprenticeship Coordinator, Training Coordinator, Recruitment Consultant or Employability Adviser within an education, training, construction or skills-based environment.

About the Organisation
Our client is a well-established education and training provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality vocational learning and employer engagement programmes.
The organisation is committed to helping students achieve their career ambitions while supporting employers with workforce development. You'll be joining a collaborative and supportive environment where your contribution will have a direct impact on student success and employer satisfaction.
This position has been created to support ongoing growth in employer partnerships and placement opportunities across the construction sector.

Benefits and Package
·Competitive salary
·Local Government Pension Scheme
·33 days holiday including bank and public holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
·Health Cash Plan*
·Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits*
·Free on-site parking
·Discounted on-site gym membership
·Cycle to Work Scheme*
·10% discount on courses
·High street discount scheme
·Wellbeing programme
·Annual volunteering day
·Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Subject to eligibility criteria.

Interested?
If you are looking for your next challenge as a Work Placement & Experience Officer and would like to play a vital role in supporting students and employers, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV today for consideration.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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