JOB TITLE: Placements officerJOB LOCATION: PeterboroughJOB TYPE: PermanentJOB HOURS: Mon to Fri 9am-5pmJOB NOTES: This role is office based with occasional visits to group locations from time to time (fully expensed): any job application will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references under Ofsted regulations Your new companyThe passion that our clients have for the work that they do is a very rare and lovely thing to see in this day and age. A private company led by an enigmatic and passionate leadership team, as the company continues to grow, they have asked us to help recruit a Placements Office for them based in their Peterborough offices.Your new roleThis job involves managing the entire referral process from initial enquiry to admission, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness through collaboration with funding authorities, external placements, and internal management teams. Key responsibilities include planning and overseeing daily responses to referral enquiries and placement-related questions, as well as coordinating placements with both internal and external agencies. You, with the support of your leadership team, will negotiate competitive rates with placing authorities, with a focus on securing the best possible fees for the company. Additionally, it is essential to maintain current Individual Placement Agreements (IPAs) for each individual under your care. Building strong working relationships with local authority pla...