Jobs, fresher vacancy - Placement Officer • Northern Ireland

Company: Bryson Charitable Group

Northern Ireland

Placement OfficerJob details:Hours:35 hours per weekSalary:£23,505Contract: Fixed Term, Until 6th November 2026 Location: BelfastJob 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.To ensure work placement targets are met in terms of KPIs/Pulses.To monitor the health and safety awareness of participants in the workplace.To assist employers, maximise training and work experience opportunities.Maintain regular and ongoing engagement with both employer and participant.Essential Criteria:Educated to degree level including minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths and EnglishA minimum of 2 years experience of strategic engagement with EmployersA minimum of 1 year experience working in young people.A minimum of 1 year in a Careers Information Advice and Guidance roleHold a valid full driving licence with access to own transport.Desirable:Youth Work, Counselling, Mentoring qualification.For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: or email: Application packs with full job description are downloadable from where there is also the option to apply online.The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is:Friday 30th January 2026 at 12pmBenefits:Pension Fund