Employer Partnerships & Work Placement Officer

Job Introduction

Your future is here

A place to inspire
Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

What you'll do
You’ll play a central role in securing, coordinating and managing high‑quality work placement opportunities for Nottingham College students, while building strong employer partnerships and ensuring all activity meets compliance and reporting requirements.

Key responsibilities and opportunities include:

• Build and maintain employer relationships to generate new work placement opportunities, including outbound calls, email campaigns and networking.
• Coordinate, log and track all placement activity, ensuring compliance, accurate reporting and effective use of the Navigate system.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams and the wider business development team to promote opportunities, support employer engagement and enhance the student experience.
• Attend events, recruitment activities and employer‑facing engagements to promote the College and strengthen partnerships.
• Monitor health & safety, funding compliance and paperwork processes to ensure placements meet all required standards.

Essential skills and experience:

• Strong employer engagement or business development experience, including outbound communication and networking.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate records.
• Confident communicator able to collaborate with employers, curriculum teams and internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of compliance requirements, including health & safety and funding guidance for work placements.
• Ability to analyse and report on activity, performance and emerging workforce needs. Flexible, adaptable and comfortable attending events outside normal working hours when required.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Mark Johnson, Employer Partnerships & Operations Manager at Mark.Johnson2@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: W/C 23rd November 2026

Why Join us

• Competitive salary - £30,860 - £35,282 per annum FTE.(This will be pro-rata for term time only or part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave  
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App  
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme 
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme 

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation –colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustment's that successful candidates may need. 

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteer's to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here.

To apply, click ‘Apply for this job’ on the Nottingham College website, or visit Nottingham College – Current Vacancies  if viewing externally.

We value accessibility and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you need help or information in another format, contact People.services@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk or call us on 0115 884 2222.  

We review applications as they are received, so please apply early. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, and interview dates may change.

Please note that this role does not meet the standard salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. However, Home Office exemptions may apply depending on individual circumstances. Candidates are advised to review the Skilled Worker visa criteria on GOV.UK before applying

Please note that this role does not meet the standard salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. However, Home Office exemptions may apply depending on individual circumstances. Candidates are advised to review the Skilled Worker visa criteria on GOV.UK before applying.