Job Details
£26,878.00 to £32,291.00 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Disability Confident: No
Closing Date: 25/06/2026
About this job
Learner Industry Placement Officer
Contract hours - 37 hours
Location: Newcastle College
Salary: £26,878 - £32,291 per annum
The role will involve the coordination and management of learner placements, ensuring students are matched to appropriate placement opportunities provided through the Employer Partnership Team.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate and manage student placements, ensuring learners are matched to appropriate opportunities provided by the Employer Partnership Team.
* Act as the main point of contact for learners throughout the placement process, providing ongoing support and guidance from initial matching through to successful completion of their placement programme.
* Ensure a minimum of three workplace observations (for T Level learners) are completed across the duration of the placement programme, alongside assessment of placement diaries/workbooks where required.
* Ensure all placement documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner, maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date records on systems such as Grofar, and ensuring that all learner placement hours, targets, and programme requirements are achieved within agreed timelines.
* Monitor learner attendance and progress on placement (weekly or block release as appropriate), ensuring learners remain on track and addressing any issues promptly.
* Ensure learners are fully prepared for placement by supporting the completion of all pre-placement requirements (e.g. DBS checks, care certificates, CSCS cards, food hygiene) and ensuring they receive a comprehensive induction from both the College and the employer.
Required Skills and Experience
* Holds a relevant qualification.
* Substantial experience of supporting young people or learners within an education, employability or structured support environment.
* Holds English & Maths GCSE or equivalent.
* Effective communicator.
* Strong administrative skills, well organised, able to keep accurate and easily retrievable records.
* Holds a current driving licence and has use of a car.
* IT literate, experience of using MS Office software and databases.
Benefits
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* 24 day annual leave, rising to 30 following 5 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure period
* Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice)
* Subsidised Gym Membership
* Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget)
* Staff parking available
* Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme
* On site restaurant facilities and free early morning coffee/tea and toast
How to apply
To apply for the role of Learner Industry Placement Officer please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form. The closing date for completed applications is 14th June 2026.
Legal and EEO Statements
All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
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