Training and Placement Officer

Reference: V1276

Shaw Trust, as the UK 's largest voluntary sector provider of employment services for disabled and disadvantaged people, is expanding its services throughout the West Midlands . As such, we require Training and Placement Officer.

About the role:

You will secure and monitor work placements, deliver training and support clients in the workplace and training environment. The role also includes recruiting host companies in order to identify and secure work and training placements. You will also provide a quality service by conducting regular visits effective monitoring, evaluation, support and guidance to clients and employers. You will also be involved in designing, delivering and supporting training sessions as required.

The above will require you to carry out effective and efficient procedures, producing appropriate records/reports as required.

About you:

To succeed in this challenging role you should have previous relevant experience, and a Commitment to providing a quality service to clients and colleagues. You will need to co-ordinate, evaluate and support work placements with the ability to negotiate and liaise at all levels.

Above all you should have the drive and determination to work to challenging and fast-moving customer focused environment.

Benefits:
An Investor in People and Guardian top 100 employer, the Trust offers excellent benefits and opportunities including:

• 5 weeks holiday per year plus bank holidays and additional time off between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible benefits including Income protection insurance, BUPA medical insurance, childcare vouchers, options to buy and sell holiday
• Contributory company pension (after 6 months)
• Disability, Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to a range of special offers, savings and shopping discounts with leading brands

Permanent Full Time

Based – New offices in Digbeth, Birmingham

Closing date: 19 January 2009

Salary: £17,173 - £19,081

If you are interested in applying for this job, you may download a copy of our Application Form in either PDF or Microsoft Word Format.

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Please send or email your completed application form to:

Shaw Trust Head Office, Epsom Square, White Horse Business Park, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 0XJ

Email: recruitment@shaw-trust.org.uk

Tel: 01225 716331 (ansaphone service available out of hours)

Minicom: 08457 697288

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If you require the Application Form and Information Pack in an alternative format please feel free to contact us. If you would like any assistance in completing the form then please contact us before the closing date and we shall be glad to assist.

Shaw Trust is committed to equality and recognises the value of diversity. We interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.

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