Work Experience Officer


Company:	South Staffordshire College
Salary:	£28,588.12 - £30,167.61
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cannock, WS11 1UE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	1 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Reference: HR2526-159

Status / Hours: Fixed Term / Full Time – 37 hours per week

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

Location: Cannock & Rodbaston Campus

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV’s cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

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

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

The role involves developing and maintaining strong relationships with construction employers, sourcing new placement opportunities, supporting industry placements, conducting reviews and acting as a key point of contact for all work experience enquiries.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records on the College CRM system and providing high-quality guidance and support to students throughout their placement journey.

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

To find out more about this great opportunity visit https://mynewterm.com/jobs/334137578/EDV-2026-CC-58211 to download an application form and job specification.

All applications must be received by: Wednesday 19th August 2026

Interviews to be held: Thursday 3rd September 2026

What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

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

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