Work placement officer - Reed : Job Details

Are you experience with business development? Have you had experience working in an Education setting? Then this may be the role for you

Work Experience & Placement Officer

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: London
• Salary: up to £32600pa
• Contracrt: permanent

We are seeking a Work Experience & Placement Officer to drive our college’s engagement with employers, securing high-quality work experience and industry placements for our 16-18-year-old students, including those on T-level study programmes. This role is perfect for individuals with a strong background in business development, sales, or employer engagement who are passionate about making a significant impact on students’ futures and bridging the gap between education and the workplace.

Day-to-day of the role of a work placement officer :

• Source and secure suitable work experience and placement opportunities by liaising with employers and matching students accordingly.
• Manage a caseload of 16-18-year-old students, ensuring effective planning, coordination, and delivery of work experience and T-level industry placements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with employers, curriculum teams, students, and college support services to ensure smooth placement operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employers and curriculum teams for placement-related queries and support.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of employer contacts, placement opportunities, and student progress using the College’s CRM system.

Required Skills & Qualifications for the work placement officer role:

• Proven experience in sourcing and coordinating work experience or industry placement opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability in sourcing and securing new employers for work placements, apprenticeships, or work-related projects.
• Ability to identify and assess potential business opportunities, establish new employer partnerships, and expand the college’s network of industry partners.
• Strong presentation and persuasion skills to effectively pitch the benefits of partnerships to new employers.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of T-level programmes, related funding, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to set and achieve business development goals, including expanding employer networks and increasing the number of placement opportunities.

Benefits of working with the client :

• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Birthday off
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Season ticket loans
• Access to training
• Free access to the gym
• Discounts
• mental health support

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'ApplyNow'.

Not looking for teaching roles? We are also registering teaching assistants, learning support assistants, learning mentors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year’ employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.Thank you for your interest in working with Reed Further Education. We look forward to hearing from you soon.