Job Reference:
ATR53631
Application deadline:
21/09/2025
Salary:
£26,194.00 - £27,615.00
Job Description
Job Title:
Work Placement Officer - Foundation HC
Salary:
£21,238.40 - £22.391 pro rata (FTE 26,194 - £27,615)
Location:
Waterfront
Hours and Weeks per Year:
30 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.
Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.
We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!
In the role of work experience officer, you’ll predominantly be based at Waterfront and your focus will be on Proactively generating new business leads through targeted telesales activity, networking and effectively managing new and existing relationships with employers. You will secure and maintain a wide range of placement and work experience opportunities relevant to specific curriculum areas in line with work experience plans, which meet student’s individual learning needs and the requirements of their programme of study.
Your key responsibilities will be-
- Maintain accurate and up to date employer records on the college’s CRM and Navigate systems.
- Record all potential opportunities and employer related activity to proactively maximise opportunities and support effective relationship management, enabling accurate activity, opportunity, and outcome reporting.
- Supporting curriculum by securing work experience opportunities and completing External Speaker risk assessments prior to forwarding prospects to the Personal Development Tutor.
- Deliver a high-quality customer service and strive towards a continuous improvement in standards, through gaining a wider knowledge of the department and curriculum requirements, and being progressive and solution focused.
Ideally, you’ll have demonstrable experience in a proven track record of sales and engaging with businesses to develop meaningful working relationships. Experience of utilising a range of sales techniques including cold calling and targeting of customers to generate opportunities and achieve set targets. It’s important that you’re able to demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.
Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.
We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.
Closing Date: 21st September 2025 (11:59pm)
(We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)
Proposed Interview Date: tbc
TO APPLY (both External and Internal applicants): Download and complete a copy of the below “Kirklees College Application Form” before clicking "Apply" – you will need to attach your completed form as your application.
If you have any queries about the role or the application process, please contact hrenquiry@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied.
As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.