Placement Officer

A position has become available for a Placement Officer at the London Campus for an enthusiastic and motivated individual. To undertake a key role in assisting in the planning of placements, securing placements through liaison with employers, completion of relevant placement documentation including health and safety assessments, monitoring and validation of student hours and work experience on data systems. To act as the primary contact between the students, and employers who provide placements. Primarily help to plan and organise employment and placements events with various employers, and liaise with employers for vacancies/placements. You will work closely with the Employability and Placement Manager, the Head of Higher Education, and the Academic tutors. While ensuring the efficiency and effective delivery in accordance with the College’s strategies and policies which influence leading-edge practices., · Support in the administration of the placements, including advising companies, arranging interviews, and matching jobs to students to satisfy the needs of employers and students and university Requirements.

· Be responsible for administrative duties and keep accurate records of attendance and employer placement documentation.

· Requirement for initiative, planning and tenacity, plus a high degree of understanding of a range of management functions and the content of the programme.

· Support the placement Supervisor in the contact of students with enquiries about placements. This will include providing job descriptions, and application forms, and collecting and recording completed applications.

· Assist students/employers experiencing placement difficulties in liaison with other student support staff as appropriate. This requires specialist knowledge of recruitment criteria, the capacity to assess students’ abilities and "profiles", and sensitivity to students’ personal circumstances.

· Preparing and delivering materials for the Professional Experience and Personal Learning in accordance with Placement Operations Manager.

· Bringing all aspects of the placements in line with quality assurance requirements, e.g. helping to set up a procedure by which all placement providers are checked for Employers Liability Insurance and H&S.

· Producing updated reports for management information. Completing projects and submitting written reports on findings and recommendations as requested.

· Maintaining relevant information, including placement announcements, company information, and student placement reports.

· Communicating with students, companies and staff via email, telephone and in person to maintain relationships and manage the administrative and pastoral aspects of the role.

· Analysing and presenting data when required.

• Degree essential or equivalent;

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Strong team player

• Events Organising Experience

• Enhanced DBS, · Ability to manage time effectively

· To prioritize workload

· To work as a team and individually

· To undertake training as required

· Effective communication, written and verbal across stakeholders

· Excellent organisational skills

· Attention to detail

· Customer Service Skills

· The capacity to work professionally and quickly under stress and with tight deadlines.

· Networking Skills, Certificate of Higher Education (preferred), Admin or placement: 1 year (required)

• Casual dress

• Company pension

• Free parking

• On-site parking

Waltham international College

252-260 Broad Street, Birmingham

Full-time, 252-260 Broad Street, Birmingham, Reporting to Employability and Placement Manager.

Location: Quayside 6th Floor, 260 Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2HF