Work Experience Coordinator

Activate Learning; Farnham; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a pioneering education group as a Work Experience Coordinator in Farnham, where you'll empower students to enhance their employability skills. In this part-time role, you will deliver engaging preparation sessions and provide ongoing support to students during their work placements. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring that every placement is successful and compliant with health and safety standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to students' career growth while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you're organized, empathetic, and passionate about education, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Eye Tests

Health Cash Plan

Learning and Development Opportunities

Pension Schemes

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Competitive Salaries

On-Site Facilities

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging sessions.

Responsibilities

• Support students in developing employability skills for work placements.
• Track student progress and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

About the role: Work Experience Coordinator

Activate Learning is recruiting for a Work Experience Coordinator to join our team in Farnham. The role involves supporting students to develop employability skills and prepare for work experience placements relevant to their career goals.

Working alongside learning professionals, you will deliver 'Preparation for Placement' sessions and track student progress throughout the academic year, providing guidance and support at each stage of the Work Experience process.

You will ensure all placements are accurately recorded in our system, support students and employers during placements, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards to maintain a safe environment for learners.

This is a permanent, part-time role, working 12 hours per week, based at our Farnham College Campus.

What do you need to be successful?

We seek a highly organized and attentive individual with strong administrative and IT skills, capable of managing multiple tasks, tracking progress, and meeting deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for delivering engaging sessions and supporting students' development. Empathy and confidence in helping students enhance their employability skills are also important.

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group committed to transforming lives through innovative learning. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment that fosters career growth and personal development.

Working with us means benefiting from the stability of a large employer, opportunities for professional development, and a community-focused environment.

Why work with Activate Learning?

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Recognizing dedication and achievements.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Supporting staff wellbeing with various resources.
• Company benefits: Including eye tests, will writing, and a Health Cash Plan.
• Learning and Development: Opportunities for professional growth.
• Teaching Support: Induction and development programs.
• Pension Schemes: Including Teacher and Local Government pensions.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid, remote, and flexible patterns.
• Competitive salaries: With incremental progression.
• On-Site Facilities: Parking, refectories, salons, and gyms.

For more details on benefits, visit our benefits page.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as vacancies are reviewed on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close adverts early.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and all staff must undergo a DBS check. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits. Some roles may require health surveillance checks.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to inclusivity. Reasonable adjustments are available upon request.

Unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted unless through our preferred supplier list.