Construction Work Experience Coordinator

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG); Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Annual leave 24 days

Gym membership subsidy

Training and development

Staff parking

Health benefits

On-site restaurant

Free coffee/tea

Job summary

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is expanding its Employer Partnerships and Work Placement team. The role focuses on developing meaningful work experience opportunities for construction learners and proactively engaging employers to provide placements across the NSCG footprint.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience supporting young people or learners in education or employability settings, hold a relevant qualification, and possess strong communication and

Qualifications

• Holds a relevant qualification.
• Has substantial experience of supporting young people or learners within education, employability or learner support.
• Holds English & Maths GCSE or equivalent.
• Is an effective communicator.
• Has strong administrative skills and is well organised.
• Holds a current driving licence and has use of a car.
• IT literate and experienced with MS Office and databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive relationships with construction employers to promote work experience.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to identify learners needing work experience and outcomes.
• Match learners to suitable placements considering study programme and career goals.
• Prepare learners to be site-ready, including CSCS cards and industry requirements.
• Complete all placement documentation and checks per college procedures and safety rules.
• Maintain accurate records on Grofar and college systems for monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Relevant qualification

Youth/learner support experience

GCSE English & Maths

Effective communicator

Administrative skills

Driving licence

MS Office / IT literacy

Job description

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is expanding its Employer Partnerships and Work Placement team. The role focuses on developing meaningful work experience opportunities for construction learners and proactively engaging employers to provide placements across the NSCG footprint.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience supporting young people or learners in education or employability settings, hold a relevant qualification, and possess strong communication and