Placement Officer

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 are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, abilities and experiences, particularly those from underrepresented groups. We believe that difference enriches our organisation and strengthens what we do. All appointments are made on merit and we are dedicated to ensuring all candidates have equal opportunities throughout our recruitment and employment practices.

We are looking to appoint a Placement Officer to join our busy and thriving placement team. 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 degree level 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 registering placements or visiting students on placement in London across the 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:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Generous holiday entitlement, including an extra day off on your birthday and 4 closure days at Christmas
• Free onsite staff parking
• Support with continued professional development both financially and with study days
• Free onsite tea and coffee
• Occasional staff lunches
• Staff and departmental away days
• Life assurance scheme
• Income protection 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.

To apply:

Please click on 'Apply' above and complete our online application form. You will also be asked to provide a copy of your CV and a covering letter addressed to the Principal, Dr Janet Rose. 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: 4 pm, Thursday 18 June 2026

Interview date: Tuesday, 30 June 2026

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 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.