Careers Work Coordinator

Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in London seeks a Careers Work Coordinator to lead employability initiatives and coordinate student enrichment programmes. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary between £27,632 and £29,090 per annum and includes substantial benefits like excellent holiday allowance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent Holiday Allowance

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Interest-free loans for Season tickets

Contributory average salary with Local Government Pension Scheme

Continuous Professional Development Events

Access to Perkbox

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Discount at the College's on-site salon

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating teams and programmes.
• Strong ability to engage with students and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of employability and careers guidance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a work experience and work placements programme.
• Deliver employability programmes across the college.
• Oversee the overall careers programme for the college.

Job description

About us

Hours: Full-time (36 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent, Term-time only

Salary: £27,632 - £29,090 per annum

Closing Date: 10/10/2025

Location: Hammersmith Campus

West London College is committed to championing innovation and creativity. We welcome applicants who share our values of Ambition, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation and Inclusion. With three college sites across West London (Ealing, Hammersmith, and Southall), you will have a fantastic opportunity to make a difference to our students’ education and their future. We offer a diverse and stimulating work environment with a wide variety of employment opportunities. For more information, please visit our website.

About the role

West London College is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Careers Work Coordinator who will be responsible for coordinating a team within the Enrichment and Careers department, supporting the Head of Learner Experience, and overseeing the planning, delivery and quality of the personal development programme for all students including employability, careers, enrichment, and the college tutorial system.

Responsibilities

• To coordinate a work experience and work placements programme for all students.
• Coordinating and delivering an employability programme across the college including management of the tutorial system and employer engagement.
• Coordinating the Careers Information, Advice and Guidance and managing the overall careers programme for West London College.
• Coordinating the college enrichment and student engagement programmes including Student Union, student voice, clubs and societies and college forums.
• To promote the well-being and success of all students.
• To support the provision of the College strategy for student services ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of this in line with the College’s Strategic Plan and Quality Improvement Plan.

What we offer

Our team are important to us and we offer a wide range of benefits to recognise the hard work put into supporting our learners. As a member of the Support Team, you will receive:

• Excellent Holiday Allowance, plus bank holidays (8) and college closure days at Christmas (3)
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Interest-free loans for Season tickets; Computers
• Contributory average salary with Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Continuous Professional Development Events (CPD)
• Access to Perkbox, our rewards and discount platform
• Access to the Colleges Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discount at the College"s on-site hair and beauty salon.

Important Information

The safety and welfare of our learners and staff are extremely important to us and this is why we pride ourselves on our safeguarding procedures. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children. For further information about our Safeguarding and Prevent policy, please visit our website.

We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. To apply, please complete an application form before the closing date specified, as CVs will not be accepted. Please ensure you also include a supporting statement as part of your application. We may close the application deadline earlier than expected, so please ensure you submit your applications as soon as possible.