Work Placement Officer in Construction

Job description

Macclesfield Campus is a place that fires ambition, realises potential and looks to the future.

We continue to build a growth mindset for both students and colleagues alike and are excited to continue to attract, retain and develop our outstanding people to provide only the best for our learners.

We have the most supportive and collaborative colleagues who enrich the lives of our students though are values.

Our Maxim department are excited to announce that we are looking for a team member to join as a Work Placement Officer in Construction.

Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact within our college group!

The Role

• To drive the growth of construction work-based learning opportunities at Cheshire College South & West by proactively engaging with employers, generating new opportunities, and securing high-quality industry placements.
• This is a target-driven role focused on building and developing strong employer partnerships, supporting workforce development, and ensuring a consistent pipeline of opportunities for learners.
• The post-holder will work within the Work Based Learning area. (Apprenticeship team)

Main Duties for this role include

• Reflect the vision, mission, aims and values of the college.
• Always support fully the College's Aims and Objectives.
• Contribute to business planning, monitoring and review
• Contribute to team development and training activities.
• Develop and grow key employer accounts in line with the College's Strategic Plan and Work- Based Learning and meet agreed targets for activity.
• Follow all agreed Quality Assurance and Risk Management Systems operating in the College and contribute generally to the establishment and development of a quality provision/service.
• Proactively identify, engage and develop new employer partnerships within the construction sector to generate placement opportunities.

We offer a brilliant package of benefits to support your career and wellbeing including:

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Financial support to gain your teaching qualification
• Professional development and upskilling opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme (28.68% TPS / 20% LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
• Onsite Starbucks café
• Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards & Recognition
• Access to our employee benefits platform

Pre-employment Screening

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and a minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period.

Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.