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Work Placement Officer

Dovetail & Slate
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP17 8YJ, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Work Placement Officer position is a full-time role based in Aylesbury with a salary range of £25k-£26k.
  • The primary responsibility is to source sustainable work experience and industry placements for learners aged 16 and over.
  • Candidates should have experience in a professional setting, strong customer service skills, and be able to pass a DBS check.
  • Key duties include collaborating with staff and employers, monitoring student progress, and maintaining relationships with external partners.
  • Applicants must have Level 2 English & Maths or a willingness to obtain it, along with strong IT skills and access to a car.

Work Placement Officer

  • Reports to: Placement Team Leader
  • Location: Aylesbury
  • Salary: £25k-£26k
  • Type: Full-time

Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Aylesbury.

Role Purpose

  • Source high-quality, sustainable work experience and industry placements for learners aged 16 and over.
  • Act as the main contact for employers while they host students on work placements.
  • Collaborate with learners, employers, and staff to help students achieve their career goals.

Main Duties

  • Collaborate with staff to ensure placements help students develop relevant work and technical skills.
  • Develop new placement opportunities and ensure timely, effective communication with employers to maintain satisfaction.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with employers and agencies.
  • Monitor students' attendance and progress during work placements, supporting their development.
  • Work with external partners, employers, and agencies.
  • Keep the CRM updated with past, current, and potential work placements.

Requirements

  • Experience in a professional setting with strong customer service skills.
  • Level 2 English & Maths, or willingness to obtain
  • Strong IT skills
  • Ability to drive and access to a car
  • Able to pass a DBS check
  • No previous convictions

If this role is of interest, please apply to this advert with your CV.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.