About the role:
City and Islington College, Angel Campus, are looking for an outstanding Work Placement Officer with a proven ability in supporting young people.
The purpose of this role is to effectively source and secure work experience placements for full-time learners. You will engage with employers, curriculum areas and full-time learners, to ensure that the preparation, delivery and evaluation of work placements are meaningful, relevant and sustained to a high quality and ensure that learners are well prepared.
We are always looking for ways to improve the Work Experience provision, ensuring it is relevant and student-focused. Developing student employability skills is a key aspect of the role and we have established a high-quality support programme for those seeking alternatives to university.
About you:
You will have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent, at least two years' experience in a similar working environment and a track record of securing work experience placements.
Experience of working with external agencies in relation to identifying vacancies and matching these with suitable candidates. You will have experience of working with young people. We are also looking for someone who has worked with A-Level and vocational learners. The role is primarily based at our Angel Campus, however you will be asked to work at other campuses as this is a cross campus role and team.
About us:
We are the largest college group in London. Our colleges include City and Islington College, Westminster Kingsway College, and The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London. We are committed to success through equality and diversity.
About City and Islington College:
City and Islington College is the first choice Further Education College for thousands of young people and adults across London. It achieves excellent academic results year on year for its students and creates pathways to careers for people of all ages