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MidKent College is at the heart of the education sector in South East England, and a College which Ofsted recognised as Good for overall effectiveness, in a November 2018 inspection.
As a progressive student-centred College, we are now looking for two Industry Liason Officers to join our Apprenticeships Team.
If you are passionate about education, and can inspire those around you, we'd love to hear from you.
Details of the role
The successful candidate will have responsibility for Identifying and promoting opportunities for local business to engage with the college to support student development. Identify and co-ordinate work experience placements to meet academic needs. To support employers with identifying candidates to meet recruitment needs including apprenticeship opportunities. Co-ordinate and administer essential compliance processes. Develop key industry links and maintain excellent working relationships with employers in line with our Strategic Plan.
We have two full time opportunities, working 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
Interview date will be confirmed.
Job Requirements
You will have relevant qualifications in English and Maths.
You will be able to proactively engage with local business to promote the introduction of students for work experience, industry placements, enrichment and general supportive engagement.
You will have the ability to match suitable students to work placement and apprenticeship opportunities and facilitate the find an apprentice recruitment service which includes external applicants. As well as co-ordinate work placement arrangements.
You will be a confident, professional communicator both face to face and via digital and have the ability to communicate with students and employers at all levels.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes background checks which will be undertaken on the successful applicant, including an enhanced DBS, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements on safeguarding.
The background checks will be carried-out in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. We operate in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy. You can access both of these documents at https://www.midkent.ac.uk/about-us/policy-and-privacy-information
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
As a proud user of the disability confident scheme the College is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates the diversity of staff and students. As part of our commitment to the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.
We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.
