Job Description
Temporary Employment Placement Admin Officer (22.5 hours per week)
Start Date: As soon as possibleContract: Temporary – 3 months (absence cover)Hours: 22.5 hours per week (3 days – typically Tue/Wed/Thu, but flexible)Hourly Rate: £12.81 – £15.32 per hour
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to join our Industry Placement Team on a temporary basis. This role is perfect for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organisational ability, and confidence using Microsoft Office programmes.
You will play a key role in supporting students with high-quality industry placements and work experience opportunities, while building strong relationships with employers across the region.
Key Responsibilities
* Employer Engagement:Develop and maintain links with employers to secure industry placements and work experience opportunities that meet the needs of student groups across the College.
* Labour Market Insight:Build an in-depth understanding of the local labour market and participate in events that promote placements, bespoke training, and employment opportunities.
* Target Delivery:Work towards agreed priorities and objectives, ensuring placement types (including T-Level industry placements) meet ESFA requirements.
* Health & Safety Coordination:Collaborate with the Health & Safety team to schedule and undertake required checks/visits of external placement settings.
* Record Management:Maintain accurate placement records aligned with qualification requirements, supporting funding claims and compliance.
* Placement Visits:Visit employers and students where needed to monitor progress, review experiences, and ensure both parties gain maximum benefit.
* Client-Focused Service:Deliver a high-quality, client-centred service, respond to feedback, and maintain your own professional development via staff training opportunities.
* Internal Collaboration:Liaise with employers, colleagues, and course teams to raise awareness, drive engagement, and create structured work plans for students—especially where sector-specific objectives are required.
* Student Support:Provide clear feedback to students on placement progress and targets, ensuring accurate logging and verification of their placement hours.
For more information about the client or the role please do call the Norwich office of Reed and ask for Andrea Makings or Maxine Ettridge
Please also request Andrea or Maxine on Linkedin