Industrial Placement Officer (0.4 FTE)

Industrial Placement Officer (0.4 FTE)

Application Deadline: 14 August 2026

Department: Work Experience

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Barnet Campus (Wood Street)

Compensation: £13,891 - £14,739 / year

Description

We are seeking a proactive and organised Industrial Placement Officer to join our college in London. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with employers, source high quality placement opportunities, and support students in securing meaningful industry experience. They will work closely with curriculum teams to ensure placements meet course requirements and employer expectations, monitor student progress, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with safeguarding and health & safety standards. Excellent communication, networking, and organisational skills are essential, along with a passion for helping young people achieve their career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers to secure placement opportunities.
• Source, assess, and match students with suitable industry placements.
• Co ordinate with curriculum teams to align placements with course requirements.
• Monitor student progress, maintain accurate placement records, and report on outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide support and guidance to students throughout the placement process.

Qualifications

• Experience in employer engagement, careers, education, or work based learning is desirable.
• Strong communication, networking, and organisational abilities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety standards in an educational context.

Benefits

• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees).
• Annual season ticket loan scheme to spread costs over a year.
• Cycle to Work Scheme offering tax free bikes.
• Employee Assistance Helpline available 24/7.
• Refund for eye tests for DSE users.
• Flu vaccination voucher.
• Access to gym facilities at Southgate Campus during term time.
• Hair salon services and beauty treatments at Colindale Campus.
• High street discount program for staff.
• Employee pledge and other optional benefits (details available at the College).