Work Experience Officer - Tamworth & Torc campus at Tamworth College

Job description

About this Role

Job Reference: HR2526-160

Status / Hours: Fixed Term / 37 hours per week

Salary: £28,588.12 - £30,167.61 per annum

Location: Tamworth & Torc Campus

Ourorganisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers toshare this commitment.

Thesuccessful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check,including barred list information, as this post is exempt from theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As partof safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe inEducation (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlistedcandidates.

All gapsin employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior tointerview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted,CV's cannot be considered.

We upholdrigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection andinduction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe inEducation.

Safeguardingtraining is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your inductionand ongoing CPD.

We are seeking a proactive and organised Work ExperienceOfficer to support students in securing meaningful work experience and industryplacements, primarily within the Construction curriculum area.

The successful candidate will work closely with learners,employers, and curriculum teams to coordinate placements, ensure alldocumentation and compliance requirements are met, and undertake employervisits, including health and safety assessments.

The role involves developing and maintaining strongrelationships with construction employers, sourcing new placementopportunities, supporting industry placements, conducting reviews and acting asa key point of contact for all work experience enquiries.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records onthe College CRM system and providing high-quality guidance and support tostudents throughout their placement journey.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working withyoung people aged 16-18, excellent communication and organisational skills,confidence in using Microsoft 365 applications, and the ability to buildeffective partnerships with employers and external stakeholders.

All applications must be received by: Friday 25th September 2026

Interviewsto be held: To be confirmed

What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all yearthat provide support. However, time off is also important. We havea generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days atChristmas and 2 'ME' days (where you can have a day off work and do whatevermakes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent onwellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff includingpaid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policiesare enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College alsocontributes to your pension at a minimum of 17.9% (we contribute more forpeople in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer andwelcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Tamworth

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Salary indication

Between £28,588 and £30,167 Per Year

Published at

13-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No