Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG)
Work Experience Officer - Construction
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Location: Newcastle College
Salary: £26,878 - £32,291 per annum
Full time hours initially fixed term until 31st August 2027
About Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG)
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024, we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s:
- Staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive, and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners
- Teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive
- Teachers create highly supportive, calm, and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive
In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.
To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.
The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2,000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Employer Partnerships and Work Placement team.
The role will involve supporting the development, coordination, and delivery of meaningful work experience opportunities for Construction learners across Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group. The successful candidate will proactively identify and engage construction employers to secure appropriate work experience opportunities for learners studying Brickwork, Carpentry and Joinery, Electrical, and other relevant Construction programmes.
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Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop positive and professional relationships with construction employers, promoting the benefits of providing work experience and supporting employers to participate effectively.
- Work closely with curriculum teams to identify learners requiring work experience and understand the requirements and intended outcomes of their placement.
- Match learners to appropriate work experience opportunities, taking account of their programme of study, career aspirations, skills, individual circumstances, and the requirements of the employer.
- Support learners to become work and site-ready prior to placement, including relevant pre-placement requirements such as CSCS cards and other industry-specific requirements where appropriate.
- Ensure all necessary placement documentation and checks are completed accurately and in a timely manner, in accordance with College procedures and relevant health and safety, safeguarding, and insurance requirements.
- Ensure work experience placements and associated learner and employer information are accurately recorded and maintained on College systems, including Grofar, to support effective monitoring, reporting, and audit requirements.
Required Skills and Experience
- Holds a relevant qualification
- Has substantial experience of supporting young people or learners within an education, employability, or structured support environment.
- Holds English & Maths GCSE or equivalent.
- Is an effective communicator.
- Has strong administrative skills, well-organized, able to keep accurate and easily retrievable records.
- Holds a current driving licence and has use of a car.
- IT literate, experience of using MS Office software and databases.
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What’s in it for you?
The College Offers an Excellent Benefits Package Which Includes:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 24 Day annual leave, rising to 30 following 5 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure period (pro rata)
- Subsidised Gym Membership.
- Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
- Staff parking available
- Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme
- On-site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast
How To Apply
To apply for the role of Work Experience Officer, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form.
(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).
The closing date for completed applications is 27th September 2026.
Important Information
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college-based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
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