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Education Planning and Work Experience Officer
The closing date is 23 June 2026
The Education Planning and Work Experience Officer will be responsible for managing the collection and analysis of information regarding the Trusts workforce education needs.
They will manage the Trusts work experience programme, building strong relationships with local schools and colleges across Essex to maximise work experience and T level placement opportunities, ensuring placements are fit for purpose and students are inducted into the workplace.
The post holder will work collaboratively with EPUTs Care Unit Leaders, HRBPs, Workforce Planning and Head of learning and Development to undertake comprehensive training needs analyses, translating these into structured educational plans that are responsive to evolving service demands. A key aspect of the role is fostering a culture of lifelong learning, encouraging reflective practice, and supporting staff to maximise their potential. The post holder will champion innovation in education, exploring new approaches and technologies to enhance learner engagement and impact.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for setting up plans for the collection and management of data required for creating the Trusts education plans, and adherence to data collection deadlines.
They will be responsible for the planning and administration involved in all work experience placements including T level programmes, liaising with internal and external colleagues to deliver the programme. This includes being responsible for the introduction and maintenance of the work experience platform, including training for Care Units and colleagues on how to place vacancies.
The post holder will assist with the planning, coordination, and delivery of learning and development projects, ensuring activities are delivered on time and meet required quality standards. When required the postholder will attend and/or deliver education planning, appraisal and supervision training and work experience training or information events (occasionally at weekends and in the evenings).
The post holder will manage on a day-to-day basis the collection and analysis of information regarding the organisations education needs, using data from appraisals to support the TNA process. Therefore an understanding of education planning systems within the Trust and wider NHS is essential.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
* Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
* Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
* If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
* 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years service.
* Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
* Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
* £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
* Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
* Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job responsibilities
Full details of the main responsibilities for the Education Planning and Work Experience Officer are detailed in the full job description.
Person Specification
* Additional Requirements
* Education and Qualifications
* Skills/Experience
* Personal Qualities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
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