Construction Placement Coordinator

onlyFE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Free parking at college sites

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discounts

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Leeds College of Building is seeking a Construction Placement Coordinator to identify and secure industry placements for students, including T-Level placements. You will liaise with employers and learners and ensure compliance with funding and safeguarding requirements.

You will work with internal teams to match placements to placement-ready learners, building strong employer relationships to secure opportunities and deliver high-quality placement experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction industry or placement coordination is desirable.
• Experience working with employers and learners is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure industry placement opportunities for students (full-time and T-Level).
• Match learners to employers and act as primary contact for employer and learner-facing communications.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure placements are matched to placement-ready learners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers to support ongoing placements.

Skills

Organised

Job description

Construction Placement Coordinator

Salary £30,246 - £32,006 per annum

HOURS:37 hours per week

• Are you an experienced Construction Professional looking to step into a rewarding role,whereyou can shape the next generation of skilled tradespeople?

• Are youorganisedand take pride in your work?

Asan award-winning college, we are looking for exceptional people like you to join our team. We truly value our staff who have a key role in supporting and developing our students to achieve their goals. .

Thisroleinvolvesidentifyingand securingIndustry Placement opportunities for students, matching learners to employers as an employer and learner-facing point of contact. You will be working within the Construction Industry Placement and T Level Placement funded provision, ensuringfull compliance with funding requirements, Health & Safetyprotocolsand safeguarding responsibilities throughout the placement process.

You will be required to:

• Work with existing and new employers to generate placements for full time and T-Level students.

• Liaise with internal teams to ensure placements are matched to placement ready learners.

• Build andmaintaineffective relationships with employers

Experiencewithin a similar background isinvaluable,however, all relevant educational experience will be considered.

.In return, we offer a warm and welcoming college with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• A 25-day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days (Plus an additional 5 days of annual leave after 5 years of service with us)
• A well-respected pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund with an above average employer contribution)
• Free parking at all our college sites (on a first come first served basis)
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
• Superb opportunities for training and development
• Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts and offers at major High Street and Online retailers
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

So, if you'd like to make a difference and be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most exciting employment sectors in the UK, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date:

19/10/2026

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TheCollegereservestherightto close this vacancy early ifa sufficient number ofapplications are received. Wetherefore encourage early applications.

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Please note this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and in line with KCSIE (2025) an online check will be conducted on information available in the public domain.

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Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.

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Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all