Industry Placement Liaison Officer

Job Description Hours: Up to full time available (0.6 FTE - 1.0 FTE) Contract type: Permanent Location: Exeter Closing date: 05/07/2026 Overview This is an exciting time to join one of Exeter’s biggest employers working to secure work placements for our learners. At the heart of vocational qualifications and T-Levels, Industry Placement prepares learners for the world of work. This role is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career by supporting the development and delivery of work experience for our learners, with opportunities in many different industries. You’ll be based at one of our Exeter sites and will be supported by a team leader and a wider cross-college team. Responsibilities Secure inspiring work placements that prepare learners for the world of work, in partnership with employers and the curriculum team. Equip learners with the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to secure future employment. Work towards placement targets and may earn up to a 20% bonus at the end of the academic year. Influence and persuade potential employers to partner with the College. Communicate effectively with people from all backgrounds and use initiative to achieve placement goals. Requirements Passionate about securing work placements for learners. Positive, can‑do attitude and strong initiative. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of people. Ability to influence and persuade potential employers. Benefits Generous holidays, including at least 7 Christmas closure days and 8 bank holidays. Superb pension scheme. Free counselling. Discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddleboarding. Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding Everyone’s welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, amended 2013 and 2020) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information. *The paid holidays quoted include at least 7 Christmas closure days and 8 bank holidays. #J-18808-Ljbffr Exeter College