Work Placement Engagement Officer

Bryson Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Belfast is seeking a Work Placement Engagement Officer to enhance employer engagement and secure work placements for participants on the Skills for Life and Work programme. The role requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs and experience in engaging with employers and providing careers guidance. Responsibilities include developing an engagement strategy, coordinating marketing efforts, and supporting participants in their work placement journeys. This position offers a fixed-term contract until November 2026.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in employer engagement.
• 1 year experience working with young people.
• 1 year in a Careers Information Advice and Guidance role.

Responsibilities

• Secure work placements and activities for participants in the Skills for Life and Work programme.
• Develop and implement an Employer Engagement Strategy.
• Coordinate marketing and promotion of the programme.
• Source and contact employers for presentations.
• Provide guidance and support during the work placement experience.

Skills

Employer engagement

Career Information Advice and Guidance

Health and safety awareness

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above

Job description

Overview

Contract: Fixed Term, Until 6 th November 2026 (Maternity Cover)

Location: Belfast

Job Background

The Work Placement Engagement Officer will be responsible for securing work placements and world of work activities through employer engagement for participants on the Skills for Life and Work programme.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the Programme Operational Requirements.
• To plan, develop and implement an Employer Engagement Strategy.
• To co-ordinate effective marketing and promotion of the Skills for Life and Work programme to include careers events, community events, employer networks, economic and learning events.
• To source, contact and make presentations to employers where necessary.
• To provide Careers Information Advice and Guidance and support to participants in relation to the work placement experience.
• To ensure work placement targets are met in terms of KPIs/Pulses.
• To monitor the health and safety awareness of participants in the workplace.
• To assist employers, maximise training and work experience opportunities.
• Maintain regular and ongoing engagement with both employer and participant.
• To take remedial action, where appropriate, to promptly address issues arising.
• To maximise participant opportunities in terms of progression to Apprenticeships, further and higher education and employment.

Qualifications / Experience

• Educated with a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths and English
• A minimum of 1 year’s experience of engagement with Employers
• A minimum of 1 year experience working in young people.
• A minimum of 1 year in a Careers Information Advice and Guidance role

For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: [phone] or email: [e-mail]

Application packs with full job description are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home, where there is also the option to apply online.

A satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment.

Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice available upon request.

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is: