Work Placement Officer

Description:

Job Purpose

Find work placements and industry placements for students.
Help students gain useful real-world experience linked to their course and future career.
Build relationships with employers to arrange placements, careers talks, masterclasses, interview practice and virtual work experience.Main Duties

Contact employers to source suitable work placement opportunities.
Check employers can offer proper supervision and a safe working environment.
Work with teaching teams to match students with relevant placement opportunities.
Keep accurate records of placement hours, employer activity and compliance checks.
Make sure students are prepared before starting placements, including paperwork and training. Requirements

Experience in a professional setting with customer service skills.
Confident contacting and building relationships with employers and clients.
Good understanding of health and safety requirements for work placements.
Organised, confident communicator who can manage records, solve problems and support students professionally.
Willing to complete a new Enhanced DBS check as required.If this role is of interest, please apply to this advert with your CV.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency