At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and manage employer partnerships to secure work placements for students.
- Company: Join South Bank Colleges, a vibrant and inclusive educational institution.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role in a fast-paced environment with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping students access meaningful career opportunities.
- Qualifications: Degree level education or equivalent experience; strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 39380 - 39380 £ per year.
As a Work Experience Placement Officer at South Bank Colleges, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by developing, brokering, and maintaining strong employer partnerships, ensuring the future workforce has the skills required to access jobs in their chosen career paths. Working closely with Curriculum staff, Student Services, and the wider careers team, you will help deliver the college's employability agenda by identifying current and pipeline demand, organising placement offers, and supporting students and parents through every stage of the placement process.
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Work Experience Placement Officer to source, develop, and manage high-quality work placement opportunities for students across South Bank Colleges across all three sites. This role will focus on building strong relationships with employers, boroughs, and curriculum teams to ensure students gain meaningful placements that match their chosen career paths, including extended work placements for T Level courses.
- Education to degree level, or equivalent, or equivalent experience
- A CIAG qualification at Level 2/3, or a willingness to obtain this within the first year of appointment
- Level 2 qualifications in numeracy and literacy, or a willingness to undertake these
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
- Experience of working in an office environment using administrative systems, including IT
- Experience of dealing and working directly with people, providing services to a wide range of clients
- Experience of using Microsoft IT packages to a high standard of quality and accuracy
- Experience of working within the Further/Higher Education field (desirable)
This is a fantastic opportunity for a placement officer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys working with employers and students to open doors into industry. Your relationship-building skills and organisational drive will be essential in ensuring students gain placements that build the skills and confidence they need to progress into employment, higher education, or further study.
£36,386 - £39,380 per annum incl. LWA Permanent South Bank Colleges. South Bank Colleges is a vibrant and inclusive place to work, where staff are united by a shared ambition to transform lives through education. Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025, inspectors praised the college's 'strong culture of inclusion' and the way staff 'foster an understanding of diversity' across all campuses. Adult learning was rated Outstanding, and learners spoke of the college as 'an integral part of their journey in life.' With a broad curriculum offer, expert tutors and deep links to the local community and employers, South Bank Colleges is a rewarding environment for education professionals to thrive.
This role is offered on a Permanent and Full time (36 hours a week) basis.
Work Placement Officer in City of Westminster employer: South Bank Colleges
South Bank Colleges is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, where staff are dedicated to transforming lives through education. With strong ties to the local community and employers, employees benefit from collaborative opportunities and professional development, ensuring they thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on students' futures. The college's commitment to diversity and inclusion, alongside its recognition for outstanding adult learning, makes it a rewarding environment for those passionate about education.
