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Placement OfficerLocation: TrowbridgeSalary: £29,231 per yearDo you have experience in employer engagement, recruitment, customer service, careers support, administration, or relationship management? Or do you hold a qualification in Business, Education, Employability, Human Resources, or a related field and want to build a rewarding career helping students prepare for the world of work?If you're looking to move away from target-driven environments, repetitive administrative roles, or limited career progression, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference while enjoying the stability and benefits of working in education.Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and play a vital role in connecting students with employers, supporting industry placements, and helping learners gain valuable workplace experience.What We Offer?? Salary : £29,231 per year???
Contract Type: Fixed Term Maternity Cover for One Year, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per yearYear-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks between contracts?? Outstanding BenefitsLocal Government Pension Scheme a strong, secure foundation for your futureGenerous Holiday Entitlement 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidaysCollege closure and wellbeing days including a 2-week paid Christmas closureEmployee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial supportFree On-Site Gyms available across multiple campusesLifestyle Discounts savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisureCycle-to-Work Scheme save money while staying activeProfessional Development ongoing training and career progression opportunitiesAdditional Perks discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entryA rewarding role with benefits that support your wellbeing, career development, and long-term future.What You'll DoCoordinate and secure vocational and industry placement opportunities for studentsMatch students to suitable placements and support their employability skills developmentBuild positive relationships with employers, students, curriculum teams, and other stakeholdersMonitor student progress through regular contact and employer visits, ensuring positive placement outcomesEnsure placements comply with safeguarding, health and safety, and College proceduresIdentify and resolve placement-related concerns in a timely and professional mannerTrack student performance and prepare reports on placement outcomesMaintain accurate placement records and data to support quality assurance and audit requirementsWhat You'll BringA Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent knowledge and experienceExperience in employer engagement, recruitment, customer service, careers guidance, administration, or a similar roleExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesConfidence working with employers, students, and internal stakeholdersGood IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records and databases? Why Choose This Path?Build a meaningful career supporting students and employers without:High-pressure sales targets and commission-driven environmentsRepetitive work with limited impactUnclear career progression opportunitiesRoles where you rarely see the difference your work makesInstead, enjoy a position where you help students gain real-world experience, support local employers, and contribute directly to skills development across the region.?
Make a move that truly pays offIf you're ready for a rewarding and impactful role helping students take their first steps into the workplace while building strong partnerships with employers, we'd love to hear from you.Closing Date: 18/06/26Interview Date: 30/06/26Please note:Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.Safer RecruitmentWiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the childrens barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.Closing date: 18 th June 2026Shortlist date: 19 th June 2026Interview date: 30 th June 2026TPBN1_UKTJ