Work Placement Officer (Work Experience)

Job description

About the College
Northumberland College is Ofsted Outstanding and is currently building a multi-million, state of the art, new college campus in Ashington, due to open in 2026. The successful candidate will be based at the new college where a purpose-built construction, housing, advanced manufacturing and engineering centre will be located.
Curriculum spans technical, vocational further and higher education and includes large apprenticeship provision and dedicated centres for young people with SEND.
The College has two main campuses in Ashington, and Ponteland, and as part of the college group Education Partnership Northeast, it also has a significant number of satellite delivery centres across the region
Served by easy road links, and the new train station in Ashington, when Northumberland College opens its new Department for Education backed campus at Wansbeck Business Park, the college will boast a national trailblazer both in architectural design and operation. This major £52 million+ investment comes on top of the College recently driving £14million into new facilities and resources at its existing sites.

Our Journey & Values
As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

About the Candidate
We're looking for someone who is positive, proactive and passionate about making a difference to our learners and employers. As a Work Placement Officer, you'll build strong relationships, listen to the needs of others and find creative solutions that help learners gain valuable workplace experience.
As a Changemaker, you'll be someone who takes initiative, embraces new ideas and isn't afraid to go the extra mile. You'll inspire confidence, champion opportunities and help remove barriers so every learner can reach their potential. Above all, you'll be approachable, resilient, collaborative and committed to making a real difference to our students, employers and wider community.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

North Berwick

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English