Work Placement Officer – Temporary

• Locations

  Suffolk

• Salary

  Up to £32 per annum

• Sector

  Education, Lecturing

• Type

  Temporary

Work Placement Officer – Temporary

Location: Bury St Edmunds Area

Contract: Temporary

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Salary: £32 per hour

We are excited to offer an opportunity within our dedicated Work Placement team. For this post, an interest or previous experience in the Digital or Public Service sectors would be advantageous but not essential. In this role, you will assess and guide students during their placements and play an integral part in ensuring they develop essential employability skills.

This is a highly rewarding position suited to those who enjoy developing strong business relationships and providing exceptional customer service to support business needs. You will work closely with students and employers, establishing excellent working relationships regardless of age, ability, or support needs.

The successful candidate should have the ability to identify opportunities and possess strong persuasion skills. A driving licence and access to a car are essential as the position will involve visiting employers and students on placement.

What We Offer:

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Learning and development opportunities, including funded subject course development
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to staff networks, including EDI and neurodiverse communities

About Us

Our organisation provides a dynamic and rewarding environment for professionals seeking to make a real impact in education. With strong ties to local businesses and industry, we offer exciting opportunities to collaborate on real-world projects and help shape the future workforce.

We are committed to supporting staff through training, professional development, and excellent facilities. Our focus is on employability, ensuring students and staff alike thrive in a forward-thinking environment.

Safeguarding & Inclusion

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo the necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

For further information, please contact our recruitment team at .

Closing Date: 8:00 am, Thursday, 13th March

Interviews: To be held on Thursday, 20th March

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.