Industry Placement & Work Experience Officer - #193319

Shape Futures. Build Careers. Create Opportunity.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands College for an Industry Placement & Work Experience Officer to support the delivery and development of high-quality industry placements and work experience opportunities for our students.

Oaklands Education Group is a vibrant, diverse and learning-centred community with over 100 years of transformational impact. We are committed to preparing students for the world of work by building strong employer partnerships and delivering meaningful, real-world experiences that support future success.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining employer engagement, student support and placement management. You will work closely with employers, curriculum teams, and students to ensure all placements are meaningful, safe, and aligned to curriculum outcomes.

You will play a crucial role in enabling students to develop the skills, confidence, and experience needed to succeed in the modern workforce.

Day to Day Impact

Employer Engagement & Partnerships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers to secure meaningful placement opportunities

• Develop new employer partnerships across a wide range of sectors

• Work with internal teams to deliver employer engagement events and activities

• Promote wider college services including apprenticeships and training

Student Placement & Support

• Manage a caseload of students, matching them to relevant placement opportunities

• Prepare students for placements through workshops and guidance sessions

• Monitor student progress, attendance, and development while on placement

• Support students with additional needs, including SEND and EHCPs

Quality, Safeguarding & Compliance

• Carry out employer checks, risk assessments, and ensure all placements meet safeguarding and health & safety requirements

• Ensure all documentation and processes are compliant and audit-ready

• Maintain knowledge of safeguarding requirements and apply best practice at all times

Data, Reporting & Quality Assurance

• Maintain accurate records using systems such as Grofar

• Monitor progress against placement targets and quality standards

• Collect feedback from students and employers to drive improvement

• Support reporting for internal and external stakeholders

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with curriculum teams, support services, and external partners

• Contribute to quality improvement plans and service development

• Stay up to date with T Level requirements and industry placement expectations

Is This You?

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent)

• Level 3 qualification or above (desirable)

• Willingness to undertake safeguarding training

Experience & Skills

• Experience working with young people in education, training, or employer engagement

• Proven experience in employer engagement, partnerships, or customer-facing roles

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent communication skills for engaging with students, employers, and staff

• Confident using Microsoft Office and digital systems

Attributes

• Strong relationship-builder with a proactive approach

• Organised and resilient, able to adapt to changing priorities

• Passionate about supporting young people’s progression and success

• Committed to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion

• Able to work independently and collaboratively across teams

Working for Oaklands

We want you to feel valued, supported, and inspired when you come to work. Our benefits package is designed with your wellbeing in mind:

• Generous holiday allowance – 30 days plus bank holidays

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Free onsite gym at St Albans campus

• Free parking

• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted travel

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

• Access to Adult Community Learning courses

• Employee assistance programme and mental health support

• Staff development days and celebration awards

Oaklands College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment, and this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.