Construction Work Experience Coordinator

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group; Poolfields; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff parking available

Subsidised Gym Membership

Training and Development opportunities

Health-related benefits

On-site restaurant facilities

Job summary

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is seeking a Work Experience Officer for Construction to develop and deliver meaningful work experience opportunities across the group. You will identify and engage construction employers to secure placements for Brickwork, Carpentry and Joinery, Electrical, and other programmes, ensuring placements meet learning outcomes.

You will work with curriculum teams to identify learners in need of work experience, coordinate pre-placement readiness, and

Qualifications

• Holds a relevant qualification.
• Has substantial experience of supporting young people or learners within an education or employability environment.
• Holds English & Maths GCSE or equivalent.
• Is an effective communicator.
• Has strong administrative skills and is well organized.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive, professional relationships with construction employers to promote work experience opportunities.
• Work with curriculum teams to identify learners needing work experience and align placement outcomes.
• Match learners to suitable work experience opportunities considering study programme and career goals.
• Support learners to become work-and-site-ready, including CSCS cards and industry requirements.
• Ensure placement documentation and checks meet health, safety, safeguarding, and insurance requirements.
• Record and maintain learner and employer information on College systems like Grofar for monitoring and audit requirements.

Skills

Communication

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Education

GCSE English & Maths, or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Driving licence (Car)

Job description

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is seeking a Work Experience Officer for Construction to develop and deliver meaningful work experience opportunities across the group. You will identify and engage construction employers to secure placements for Brickwork, Carpentry and Joinery, Electrical, and other programmes, ensuring placements meet learning outcomes.

You will work with curriculum teams to identify learners in need of work experience, coordinate pre-placement readiness, and