Employment Services Officer

Position: Employability Services Officer
Salary: £31,098 - £34,968 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Location: Sheffield
Hours:37 Hours per week x 52 Weeks per year
The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step.
About the Role
Are you an experienced Employment Services Officer with compliance knowledge, who can manage multiple workloads across diverse sectors? Have an eye for detail to complete student and employer compliance checks and formally clear the placement? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you at The Sheffield College.
Key Responsibilities:

• The Employment Services Officer will be instrumental in implementing the strategic direction of the college, ensuring we are compliant, whilst managing the day-to-day operations.
• Liaise with Curriculum Employer Partnership team and CAST team to quality check and ensure all placements and work-related activity opportunities comply with the college policy and funding rules for audit prior to start date.
• Check compliance and quality of student and employer agreements and associated documents prior to the placement start date.
• Ensure all students on placement appear on college systems and are matched to an official employer record and can commence.
• Organise and host relevant events as and when needed.
• Build new partnerships with key stakeholders. Including at open evenings and external events within the South Yorkshire region.

Skills & Knowledge
We strive to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. While not mandatory, we are particularly interested in candidates who embody the following qualities:

• Have experience working in a fast-paced role
• Have excellent IT and communication skills
• Be excited to bring fresh ideas to the table and help us constantly improve
• Be looking to take that next step in your career

Upskilling is available on specific area's you might not be familiar with. If you are excited about the scope of this role and the opportunity to have a real impact in a place that makes a real difference to lives, then read the job description to find out more and apply for this position today!
What We Offer

• Enhanced Pension Contribution
• Work-Life Balance - Enhanced Holiday Entitlement""
• A Supportive Environment - 2 Week December closure for all employees"
• Sustainability - Cycle to Work Scheme"""
• Supporting employees at all stages of life - enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies""

& Many More!
Tel: 0114 260 2600 Ext: 2302
Email: [email protected]
We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Next steps
Closing date: 20th July 2024
Interview: Week commencing 29th July 2024
Please note that any internal staff currently at risk will be considered in the first instance.
As a Leaders in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Also, as a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us via the details above.
We are an employer who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.
Further details on the employment of ex-offenders can be found in the documents attached to this advert.
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