Work Experience Officer

South Staffordshire College is looking to employ a dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic Work Experience Officer. The role is to help support and monitor meaningful Work Experience and industry placements for students across a range of curriculum areas; this is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join this successful team.
The Work Experience Officer will work alongside current staff within the WEX department to provide timely support for learners across college to source work placements, complete placement documentation and carry out visits to placement providers to conduct health and safety assessments. The WEX officer will initiate new connections with external employers across a range of industries. The WEX officer will work with employers to ensure that all T-Level documents are in place and actively source new employers to partner with.
Successful applicants must have experience of working with 16-18 years old age range, the ability and confidence to use office 365, desirably involvement with engaging with employers and be a first point of call for all Work Experience enquiries, including telephone, email, or post enquiries. The Work Experience officer will ensure the College's CRM is kept up to date with all work placement documentation.
What you can expect from us - We care about your wellbeing so have a number of activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 'ME' days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing.
We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 22.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).
South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and barred list check.