Student Placement Manager

• Location: Croydon
• Salary: £40k-£45k
• Type: Full-time

Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in 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 opportunities.
• Own transport and full clean license.

If this role is of interest, please apply to this advert with your CV.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.