Employability Service Officer

The Sheffield College

Employability Service Officer

£35667

The Sheffield College, Orchard Square, Sheffield

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 14 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 9390969f190947d28ba01d06387c4e7d

Full Job Description

We are excited to announce an opportunity for an Employment Services Officer to join our team at The Sheffield College. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in driving the strategic direction of the college, ensuring compliance, and managing day-to-day operations. This rewarding position allows you to support young people from underrepresented groups, helping them make informed choices about their higher education options. You'll play a key role in minimizing barriers and unlocking their potential!,

  • Liaise with Curriculum Employer Partnership team to quality check and ensure all opportunities and comply with the college policy and funding rules for audit prior to start date.

  • Check compliance and quality of student and employer agreements and associated documents prior to the placement start date.

  • Ensure all students who have commenced a job appear on college systems and are matched to an official employer record and can commence.

  • Contribute to reducing the gap in higher education participation between the most and least represented groups.

  • Support a strategic local infrastructure of universities, college, and other partners that can cut through competitive barriers, offer an efficient and low-burden route for schools and colleges to engage with higher education outreach, enable schools to engage with attainment-raising activity, and address outreach 'cold spots' for underrepresented groups.

  • Putting students first

    This role is perfect for someone who is experienced working in data, writing and advertising employment opportunities and delivering employability workshops. If you are passionate about raising awareness and the benefits to progress into higher education then this could be a great opportunity for you., Have experience working in a fast-paced role and managing complex workloads

  • Have excellent IT and communication skills

  • Be excited to bring fresh ideas to the table and help us constantly improve

  • Be looking to take that next step in your career

  • Experience as a recruiter would be advantageous


  • If you are excited about the scope of this role and the opportunity to have a real impact in a place that makes a real difference to lives, then read the attached job description to find out more and apply today!, We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.

  • Enhanced Pension Contribution

  • Work-Life Balance - Enhanced Holiday Entitlement

  • Sustainability - Cycle to Work Scheme, Salary Sacrifice car lease scheme for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

  • Continuing Professional Development

  • Access to retail discounts for the Totum Card

  • Supporting employees at all stages of life - enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies


  • Reach out for assistance with your application or inquiries about working with us:

    Email: [email protected]