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Horizons College is an innovative and inclusive specialist education provider for learners aged 16-25 with learning difficulties and complex needs. We proudly opened our campus in Royal Wootton Bassett's Interface Business Park in September 2022 and were rated "Good" by Ofsted in March 2024. Which was a fantastic achievement which our team were proud of on our journey to success.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Work Experience & Destinations Officer to support the delivery of high-quality work experience, careers, and destination programmes across the college.
Working closely with the Careers Manager and Work Experience Team, you will play a key role in securing meaningful work placement opportunities, developing employer relationships, monitoring learner progress, and tracking post-college destinations. You will help ensure learners gain valuable workplace experiences that enhance their employability skills and support successful progression into employment, further education, training, or apprenticeships.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting learners and building strong partnerships with employers and external organisations.
At Horizons College, our mission is clear: Empowering learners to shape their future, and this role is critical in helping us achieve that vision. If this mission resonates with you as an education professional ready for the next step in your career - we want to hear from you.
Hours: 22.5 hrs per week
Actual Salary: £13,809.59 - £15,460.43 per annum
Interview Date: As received
Training: It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.
Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.
In the first instance we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using resourcingswindon@brunel.org.uk or 01793 268820 and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.
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For any internal to Brunel candidates, please contact resourcingswindon@brunel.org.uk for an internal application form.
Benefits
Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:
- Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
- Brunel Perks - exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
- Carefirst - impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen's advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
- Pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Annual pay progression opportunities
- Continuous Service date honoured
Most importantly, we can promise that you will achieve a high level of job satisfaction through the professional family community our colleagues represent; and the positive impact your role will have on supporting and developing our children and young people's futures. Your role matters.
Potential talent for this exciting opportunity are warmly invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our students and team really are. In addition to exploring our college's journey to success via our website, please contact the office to arrange a visit to tour the site or/and have an informal conversation with the Principal via 01793 481493.
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Safeguarding Statement
Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.
Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.
Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.
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