Industry Placement Advisor - Poole, United Kingdom - Bournemouth & Poole College

Bournemouth & Poole College

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Poole, United Kingdom

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Industry Placement Advisor:

Here at
Bournemouth & Poole College we are looking to recruit a new
Industry Placement Advisor on a
full time, term time only permanent basis.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary of
£22,632 per annum.

At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students - we transform lives.

We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College's Strategic Plan.

We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community.

We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged.

This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work. You will be employed through Southern Educational Professional Services Ltd; a subsidiary of the College.

Organisation
Bournemouth & Poole College
Department
Personal Development
Contract Type
Permanent
Employment Basis
Term time only, full time hours
Contracted working hours
37 per week
Location
North Road, Poole
Salary

- £22,632 (FTE)

Closing date
14/03/2023

The Industry Placement Advisor Role**:

The Industry Placements Advisor is a cross College role situated within the People & Student Experience Directorate.

The aim is to ensure that students have the best possible academic and pastoral support, enabling them to achieve and develop to their fullest potential.

There is a student-centred approach to support that is flexible to meet individual needs while promoting independence in preparation for the world of employment or further study.

Our dynamic, highly qualified and committed Team comprises of specialists in Personal Development, Careers and Employability, Safeguarding, Wellbeing and Pastoral Support as well as the Student Union, Inclusion and Student Voice.

This role will work closely alongside the Careers Advisors, Personal Development Tutors and the Business Development Team, as well as other key departments supporting employability and industry placements across the College.

An essential aspect of the role is to work closely with colleagues across all curriculum areas to ensure students are prepared for their industry placements opportunities.

Responsibilities as our Industry Placement Advisor will include:

Being responsible for sourcing, preparing and placing students on work placements and work-related learning for our full-time students on Study Programmes, including T-Levels
Prepare Level 2 and Level 3 students for a minimum of 45 days' industry placements
Plan and carry out visits to students on industry placements
Evaluate work placement impact on student learning, progress and destination
Support and motivate students to develop and expand their employability skills, ensuring they are well prepared for their work placement
Working with the other members of the college and other crosscollege departments to deliver high levels of student participation, satisfaction, success and progression

As our Industry Placement Advisor you'll
ideally have:

Knowledge of the skills and personal qualities needed by students for the employment sector/organisations for which they are being prepared
Experience of building rapport and strong relationships with clients
Experience of working with students and an understanding of how to integrate vocational practice and academic study
Skills in assessing the progress of students
Confidence and experience dealing with external customers such as employers
Commitment to helping students in their personal development
Minimum GCSE level 2 in English and Maths or equivalent
Level 2 in Safeguarding (or commitment to complete Level 2 prior to commencing employment)
Ability to travel to student work placements or use of a vehicle for placement visits
Valid vehicle insurance that includes business use

Role Closing Date: 14/03/2023. We reserve the right to close this post early if there is a high level of applicants

Benefits:

You will receive excellent benefits and a competitive salary:

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 after 5 years' service

- up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period

Free parking at all of our college sites (where spaces are available)
Cycle to Work scheme
Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme**We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.