Work Placement Officer (Temporary)

Company: Dovetail & Slate
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Work Placement Officer

Temporary

Location: the South West

Are you a confident communicator who enjoys building relationships with employers and opening doors for young people?

About the Role

Working with a further education provider, you’ll find work and industry placements for students, linking what they learn in the classroom to real experience in the workplace.

You’ll spend your time contacting employers, building partnerships and making sure each placement is well matched, well prepared and properly recorded. Alongside placements, you’ll help arrange careers talks, masterclasses, interview practice and virtual work experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Contacting employers to source suitable work placement opportunities.
  • Checking that employers can offer proper supervision and a safe working environment.
  • Working with teaching teams to match students with relevant placement opportunities.
  • Keeping accurate records of placement hours, employer activity and compliance checks.
  • Preparing students before they start a placement, including paperwork and training.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

  • Experience in a professional setting with customer service skills
  • Confidence contacting and building relationships with employers and clients
  • A good understanding of health and safety requirements for work placements
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage records and solve problems
  • A confident communicator who can support students professionally
  • Willing to complete a new Enhanced DBS check as required

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Posted: November 2nd, 2026