Engagement Officer (Foundation & Pathways)Location: Brooklands Technical CollegeSalary: Circa £28,000Hours: 37 hours per weekDepartment: CareersJob Type: Full timeContract Type: PermanentEngagement Officer (Foundation & Pathways) – 37 hours per week – Circa - £28,000 - Weybridge – with flexibility to work across all campuses. Brooklands Technical College is a further education college supporting young people and adults to take the next steps on their career path. We are an inclusive centre for lifelong learning, equipping our learners with the professional behaviours, skills and values that they will need for their careers. If you're passionate about education and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.The Engagement Officer is an integral role within the college, ensuring that all employer engagement activity across the faculty areas of responsibility are met. The Engagement Officer will work as part of a team, supporting Foundation and Pathways students to access suitable work experience opportunities. About the role: As the Engagement Officer, you will be required to establish links with external organisations and employers to maximise opportunities for students to participate in meaningful work placements. Your role will involve, but will not be limited to:

Secure placements for T-Level and Foundation & Pathways faculty
Support curriculum managers with their employer engagement activities
Provide employers with information, advice and guidance
Visiting students & employers on T-Level work placements
Provide reports and statistics

To fulfil the role of Engagement Officer you will have:

Excellent written and communication skills
Highly adaptable and student focussed
Ability to use own initiative and work with minimum supervision
Level 2 English & Maths
Experience of working in further education and progression pathways a distinct advantage
SEND careers advisory experience desirable

What we offer:

Generous holiday entitlement
Financial benefits and discounts
Pension (TPS or LGPS)
Free on-site parking
Staff wellbeing and fitness resources
Employee recognition schemes
Opportunities for professional development
A supportive and collaborative working environment
The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our students

Brooklands College is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. Brooklands College is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out, in line with KCSIE, for all those who are shortlisted and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory referencesREF-218235

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