Senior Industry Placement Lead
Location: Coulsdon, South Croydon
Salary: £40k-£45k
Type: Full-time Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Coulsdon, South Croydon.
Job Purpose
Lead the Careers and Industry Placement team, providing direction and support.
Ensure effective careers support, placement opportunities, and compliance with national guidance and quality standards.
Drive the completion of industry placements for T-levels and study programs.
Main Duties
Manage the careers and industry placement team, ensuring effective performance and development.
Support the centralised tutorial curriculum, helping meet relevant Gatsby benchmarks.
Conduct placement preparation sessions and career progression activities for students.
Build and maintain a database of employers and placement opportunities.
Ensure all health and safety assessments and parental consents are completed for placements.
Build strong relationships with employers, schools, and sector bodies.
Requirements
Relevant experience working within the education and employment sectors.
Confident and engaging manner with prospective partners and employers.
Knowledge of Gatsby benchmarks and career-related legislation.
Strong internal communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence across departments.
Strong digital skills (SharePoint, Teams, Word).
Ability to work autonomously and creatively to create opportuni...