Placement Officer

Job Details

• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Salary: £23,505
• Contract: Fixed Term, Until 6th November 2026
• Location: Belfast

Job Background
The Placement 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.