At a Glance
- Tasks: Help students gain employability skills and secure placements for their future careers.
- Company: Join Barnet and Southgate College, a leader in further education.
- Benefits: Enjoy 31 days holiday, gym access, and discounts at local stores.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to build strong employer relationships.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and boost their career prospects.
- Qualifications: Passion for student support and experience in coordinating placements.
Make a difference by helping students take their next step into the world of work. We are seeking a proactive and student-focused Industrial Placement & Supported Internship Officer to join our Further Education team. In this rewarding role, you will support students to develop the employability skills, confidence and workplace experience needed to progress into employment, apprenticeships or further study. You will source, coordinate and monitor high-quality industrial placements and supported internships, building strong partnerships with employers to create meaningful opportunities for learners.
Working closely with curriculum teams, employers and students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), you will provide personalised support, deliver employability activities, and monitor learner progress to ensure successful outcomes. The successful candidate will ensure all placements comply with safeguarding, health and safety, awarding body and College requirements while promoting an outstanding experience for both students and employers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving learners' career prospects and developing strong employer relationships within the FE sector.
Key Responsibilities
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Benefits
- The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 31 days annual leave for our support staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees.
- Annual Season Ticket Loans: We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12-month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go!
- Cycle to Work Scheme: The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax-free bikes through bike shops.
- Employee Support Helpline: The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Eye Tests for DSE Users: The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.
- Flu vouchers: We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher.
- Gym Facilities: Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff.
- Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments: A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus.
- High Street Discounts: Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff.
About Barnet And Southgate College
Barnet and Southgate College is a further education college that works in partnership with local, regional and national employers to provide bespoke training specific to industry needs. The College has a dedicated Enterprise and Employment team that works with a network of local employers and national companies to develop and provide training that meets their requirements and creates apprenticeship opportunities.
The College focuses on technology and business, offering a range of qualifications and professional development courses at specialised training centres. Along with industry-led qualifications in business, childcare, health and social care and computing, the College also offers facilities to train in gas, plumbing and construction skills at the Colindale Campus; arts, new media, animation and VFX studios at the Wood Street Campus, and sports and electrical installation workshops at the Southgate Campus. The Southgate Campus is also home to our Pathway Centre, which provides specialist courses for those with learning disabilities and/or difficulties.
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