Job Description

Post title:

Placement Officer (fixed term - maternity cover)

Salary:

Grade H 35,958 - 38,519 (prorated to 28,766 - 30,815)Placement on the grade is dependent on experience and qualifications

Hours:

28 hours per week (0.8 contract)

Location:

39-41 Upper Oldfield Park, Bath, BA2 3LB

Would you like to work for an organisation steeped in history but focused on the future and recognised worldwide as a centre of excellence? An organisation that promotes a healthy work/life balance and recognises and rewards achievements? If so, then Norland is the place for you.

Our TEF Gold-rated award-winning early years undergraduate degree and integrated diploma programme is world-renowned for delivering outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for our students. We hold permanent taught degree awarding powers and offer our own BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care degree alongside the prestigious Norland diploma. We have won multiple awards, including winning the UK's top Small or Specialist Provider award on numerous occasions at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards. In 2021, Whatuni presented us with a special one-off award as the top UK university for Enhanced Graduate Outcomes.

We arelooking to appoint a fixed term Placement Officer to join our busy and thriving placement team from 26 January 2026 to cover maternity leave within the department, this will be for approximately 14 months. You will work as part of the academic team to help provide a high standard of placement support for all students. You must hold an appropriate Early Years related qualification at Level 3 or above and have recent demonstrable experience working within the Early Years field.

The successful candidate will contribute to the assessment of students by monitoring placements, providing written risk assessments and preparing reports on student performance. This will involve visiting students on placement in London approximately five times a year. We are looking for someone who is committed and creative who can assist the Placement Manager and wider team in developing new initiatives.

You will need to be a self-starter, with the ability to get on well with people, be highly organised in order to meet deadlines and work to a high level of accuracy. A flexible approach to your work and a friendly, approachable nature are key to being successful in this role.

Norland employee benefits:

Generous holiday entitlement, including an extra day off on your birthday and 4 closure days at Christmas

Free onsite staff parking

Free onsite tea and coffee

Occasional staff lunches

Staff and departmental away days

Income support scheme with access to an employee assistance programme (EAP)

Discounts with Sodexo

Access to a corporate health cash plan

Access to a digital mental health and wellbeing service

Option to lease an electric vehicle

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To apply:

Please visit our website at https://www.norland.ac.uk/work-at-norland/ to apply online and for further information about Norland and this role.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Rebecca Digby, Vice Principal-Head of Learning, Teaching and Research on 01225 904263 rebecca.digby@norland.ac.uk

Closing date:

9am 12 November 2025

Interview date:

19 November 2025

All candidates should ensure that they are available to attend an interview at any time on the above date before applying, alternative interview dates and times are not usually able to be offered.

Norland is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. Norland welcomes applications from individuals from groups who are underrepresented in education.

Norland is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The suitability of all prospective staff will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. All offers made will be on the condition of relevant safer recruitment checks being conducted and in line with Norland's policies and procedures.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: 28,766.00-30,815.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/11/2025