Counselling and Supervision Placement Co-Ordinator

Capital City College Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in London is seeking a Counselling and Supervision Placement Co-ordinator to develop industry partnerships and secure placement opportunities for students. The role involves strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and a proactive attitude towards student success. Candidates should have experience in placement support and be ready to contribute positively to the college community.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar work experience/placement support-based role is desirable.
• Confidence working with systems and processes, including experience of working with external agencies in relation to identifying vacancies.
• Strong commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to engage with industry partners.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with employers for industry placements.
• Achieve targets for number of students placed into mandatory industry placements.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Clear and professional communication skills

Proactive attitude

Ability to learn and adapt

Job description

Counselling and Supervision Placement Co‑ordinator

This role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Counselling Placement Co‑ordinator plays a vital role in developing and maintaining partnerships with industry stakeholders to facilitate collaboration for work placements, and career development opportunities for Learners. With a specific focus on securing industry placement opportunities, this role involves networking, monitoring & recording, relationship building, and coordinating initiatives to bridge the gap between education and industry.

The Counselling Placement Co‑ordinator acts as a key link between the learners and external organisations, identifying industry needs and supporting students to ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills and experiences for placements and successful careers.

• Develop and implement strategies to engage with industry partners and stakeholders to source large volumes of placement opportunities.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with employers and organisations to secure a wide range of industry placements for students enrolled in counselling programmes.
• Achieve established targets for the number of students placed into mandatory industry placements.

About the Team

You will be joining a dynamic and supportive team of around 20 colleagues who are committed to excellence. The team has a strong collaborative culture, sharing best practice and innovative approaches.

About You

We're looking for a reliable and motivated individual who takes pride in delivering excellent service. You should bring:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency
• Clear and professional communication skills

Confidence working with systems and processes, including experience of working with external agencies in relation to identifying vacancies and matching these with suitable candidates.

• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt
• Experience in a similar work experience/placement support-based role is desirable
• A strong commitment to student success.

Most importantly, you'll be ready to make a positive contribution to our college community.

About Us

Capital City College (CCC), one of the UK's largest FE colleges in London, supports over 35,000 students based across 12 London campuses annually to develop the skills and knowledge to advance their career prospects or progress into higher education. This is done by an unrelenting commitment to curriculum innovation and an obsession with the quality of the student experience, which is underpinned by a resilient and prudent approach to financial management. Capital City College is widely recognised for its commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and educational excellence, positively impacting the lives of students across the capital and beyond.

Our Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe and respectful working environment for everyone.

CCC is committed to the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. All roles require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check – with some positions requiring an Enhanced Disclosure.

Our Values

To create a future that's uniquely yours.

As the largest further and higher education college in London, we offer the quality you deserve, state of the art facilities and a wide range of courses as unique as your interests and aptitude. Through partnerships with industry and academia, we open doors to your real‑world success.

Apply now for the Counselling and Supervision Placement Co‑ordinator role if you're ready to contribute to the success of a dynamic education environment and make a real difference in the lives of our learners!

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!