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Industry Placement Officer

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint two Industry Placement Officer’s to organise industry experience for learners across curriculum areas. This includes sourcing industry placement opportunities, assessing the suitability, health and safety and safeguarding of the placements in line with college policy and procedures. There is full time, term time hours and part time hours (2.5 days) available.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

  • A competitive salary
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Occupational pension scheme
  • Employee benefits package
  • Full programme of training and mentoring
  • Flexible working, where appropriate
  • Focus on sustainability
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In October 2019 the College was officially commended as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, and we celebrated some of the highest pass rates in England, ranking us in the top 10 nationally for the third consecutive year. Our mission is ‘Realising potential, transforming lives’. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

The college is proud to hold the Gold accreditation in the Investors in People framework. We have been assessed against the criteria of Leading, Supporting and Improving, and the Gold award means that the college has the right principles in place, and our people and leaders demonstrate a commitment to best practice, people management and personal development.

Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee is led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

Suitable candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 in Administration or equivalent, 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, and a relevant Health and Safety qualification, or willingness to undertake this training. In addition, candidates should have proven experience of working in a work placement, employer engagement or similar role, and successful experience of working with the 16+ age group.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that it is college policy that referees of short-listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

The College operates on 2 campuses – Warrington and Winsford.

This post closes on 8th September 2024.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested in this post please submit your application as soon as possible.

Industry-Placement-Officer-JD.pdf