Careers and Placement Manager
Reaseheath College
Cheshire East
- Expired
- Salary:
- £28,012 - £33,903 per annum (A34 - A41)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 21 August 2017
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead and develop careers and work placement opportunities for further and higher education students at Reaseheath College. Reaseheath is a specialist land based college based in Nantwich, Cheshire, federated to the University of Chester and has
University Centre status.
The college has a strong tradition of innovation and exceptional employer engagement, working closely with international, national and local companies within the land based and agri technology sectors. This role is pivotal in ensuring our students gain the right information, advice and guidance to progress successfully into employment or further education.
The post holder will be responsible for developing the careers service for further and Higher Education students and managing the co-ordination of work experience placements, through successful line management of a small team.
Working in partnership with our students, academic departments, employers and external stakeholders the post holder will develop and deliver inspiring work experience and careers development through curriculum, extra-curriculum and timetabled initiatives.
The successful candidate will be qualified to degree level with a careers advice qualification or substantial experience within the careers advice field. They will have strong line management skills and the ability to build effective relationships.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to really shape and deliver an exceptional careers and work placement provision at Reaseheath College, supporting our employers and ensuring our graduates are highly employable.
For further information and to apply, please visit: www.reaseheath.ac.uk/job-vacancies
Closing date: Midnight on Monday 28th August 2017
About Reaseheath College
- Reaseheath College
- Reaseheath, Nantwich
- Cheshire
- CW5 6DF
- United Kingdom
Reaseheath College has achieved unprecedented growth and success during recent years, with much of this being due to the contribution to our staff who live and breathe our College values. We are firm believers that our staff team is our greatest asset and we are looking for anAssistant Director of Qualitywho can help us optimise the development of, and contribution of every member of that team.
About the College
Reaseheath College is recognised as one of the leading land-based Colleges in the country and has an excellent reputation for the quality of its Further and Higher Education. It is recognised as a Beacon College, is a Sector Skills Academy Champion for Food and Drink, and has been awarded the Training and Quality Standard for its work with employers.
The College has a beautiful setting amongst 330 hectares of farms, parklands, lake, woodland and sports facilities, including its own golf course. It has thriving and highly responsive partnerships with many leading employers and boasts academic achievement that places it in the top quartile of Colleges.
Serving around 7500 students in delivering further and higher education courses, the College has grown significantly over recent years and has further ambitious plans for growth and development to serve the local and national communities.
Since incorporation in 1993 the College’s portfolio of further and higher education courses and services has grown rapidly. Courses are offered up to Honours degree level, through our Associate College Status with both Harper Adams University College and the University of Chester. Work-Based learning and Train to Gain opportunities are provided, and a policy of access and progression for all students is vigorously pursued.
We are very proud of our attractive environment, our wide range of courses and our reputation for responding positively and promptly to the needs of both individuals and those industries which we seek to serve.
We work in a professional and supportive environment aided by a dedicated workforce of around 500 colleagues. We are passionate about learners, staff and customers and place them at the heart of all we do by supporting, developing, empowering, encouraging, respecting and valuing their contributions. Our staff and students benefit from the “Reaseheath Experience”.
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