Ready to shape the next generation? An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands for a Work Placement Assessor. The Oaklands Education group is a vibrant and diverse learning centred community, providing transformational education for over 100 years. Oaklands is more than just a college and is well positioned to be internationally known, nationally recognised, regionally relevant, and locally significant. Oaklands is ambitious at reaching a greater number of individuals, businesses and stakeholders through it’s diverse group, to grow our portfolio and offer to meet global economic and social needs in a transformational way and we are seeking a Work Placement Assessor to play a vital role in our Journey. Your Day-to-Day Impact Exciting Opportunity to Inspire! Are you driven to support student success through meaningful workplace experiences? We’re looking for a dynamic and organised individual to join our team as a Work-Based Learning Assessor. In this rewarding role, you’ll play a vital part in interviewing prospective students, assessing their course suitability, and supporting them throughout their learning journey both in the workplace and within the college setting. You’ll build strong, lasting relationships with employers, sourcing valuable placements and ensuring they’re informed and engaged in learners’ progress. You'll support, train, and assess students, helping them meet their learning goals through timely portfolio monitoring, workshops, and comprehensive progress reviews. With a focus on quality, you’ll complete assessment paperwork to a high standard, attend standardisation meetings, and prepare evidence for internal and external verification. Your role is key in ensuring compliance with audit requirements and supporting a culture of continuous improvement. If you're passionate about education, highly organised, and love working with both students and employers, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future workforce—one learner at a time. Apply today and make a real impact! Is This You? Excellent organisational, time management and administrative skills. Experience of working with external or internal customers Experience of multi-tasking and co-ordinating a variety of activities Good IT skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and confident in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Inter/Intranet A successful track record of activity planning Experience or knowledge within Health and Social Care or Early years Industry Hold an assessor’s award or willing to work towards the Assessor award in Health and social care or early years. Personal Attributes Empathetic, patient, and resilient Inclusive, with high expectations for all learners Committed to safeguarding and learner wellbeing Reflective and keen on professional development Your Future Starts at Oaklands At Oaklands College, we value our staff and are committed to your wellbeing and development. When you join us, you become part of a vibrant and forward-thinking team that supports innovation, creativity, and learner-centred teaching. Here’s what you can look forward to: Generous holiday allowance – 30 days plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions Fully funded teacher training (if required) and structured induction Ongoing CPD and free access to Adult Community Learning courses Free onsite parking Onsite gym and wellness treatments at discounted rates Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted travel through UNO Bus Scheme Eye care vouchers and employee assistance programme Mental health and wellbeing support, including peer supporters Staff development days and annual awards celebrating your achievements Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and stakeholders to share this commitment. We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if we receive high interest. Don’t miss your opportunity to join a college that’s shaping futures and transforming lives. Apply today and help us power the next generation of engineers. Want to know more about Oaklands College? Click here