Work Experience Officer - Construction
Full Time: 37 hours per week
Permanent: Term Time Only
Salary - Up to 24k (uplift negotiable for the right applicant)
Tyne and Wear
Our Client:
Ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates, our client is a modern education provider in the heart of Tyne and Wear. They offer a wide range of vocational courses from A Levels to T-Levels and Apprenticeships, whilst offering outstanding professional development to their students. With industry standard workshops across many vocations and a strong ethos to respect and welcome all people from all backgrounds, they are an inclusive education provider that believes in respecting and supporting each other and the community.
The role:
The Work Experience Officer will be responsible for coordinating apprenticeships, work placements, and other experiential learning opportunities for students. The position is based across a construction department, so you will need some understanding or experience of the trades. You will be collaborating with employers old and new, to secure placements, guide students in finding suitable roles related to their field of study, and provide support throughout the placement process. Your goal is to enhance students' employability by ensuring they gain practical experience that complements their academic education. The role will offer a 3 months buddying up system, where you will work closely with the current post holder whilst undergoing training.
Duties of the position:
- Attend networking and employer events
- To plan and create opportunities for students to practice and develop their technical and employability skills (including English, maths and digital skills)
- To ensure that all students undertake significant and meaningful employer activity including skills competitions, employer events, guest speakers and industry defined projects, work experience and placements
- To seek and develop effective business relationships to ensure meaningful employer involvement in all aspects of the curriculum, in liaison with EPNE employer engagement
- To ensure all students are work-ready and have the workplace skills to match their career aspirations.
- To plan an innovative approach in the creation of individual and group led activities across the curriculum to ensure progress in all elements of their programme (including English & maths, technical subject area and work placement)
What you need:
- A driving license and car is essential as you will travel across the district meeting with multiple employers
- A sales background in some capacity would be an advantage
- Great people skills
- Confidence and ability to speak with conviction
- You must be able to network with others, building new relationships between the training provider and new employers
- You must hold a qualification in a construction or building services based vocational course
Benefits:
- 11 Weeks holiday
- An impressive 24% Employers Pension Contribution
- Access to continued professional development and access to business courses
- Fuel expenses at 45p per mile
- 3 months of training is given for the position
Could this be your next challenge? This opportunity is a permanent position. If you are interested in applying to this position, please send your CV using the link on this advert and/or call PJ in the Bristol office for Dovetail & Slate on , or email
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a market leading education recruitment company. We specialise in hiring across the entire spectrum of education, including positions in student support and support services. With our extensive range of roles, we are confident we can find the right match for you, so if the current vacancy does not seem relevant to your expertise, we welcome you to upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal position, with our dedicated team.
Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.
This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.