Education Coordinator

Tilbury Douglas; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Flexible and Agile working

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Professional membership fees

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking a coordinator for T Level placements. You will manage educational programs, ensure compliance with safety standards, and support regional teams in achieving social value commitments. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, along with experience in managing work placements. Flexibility to travel across the UK is required. The role offers a range of benefits including annual leave, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience of coordinating work placements, apprenticeships, or education programmes.
• Knowledge of T Level structure, industry placement requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams and external partners.
• Understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance in an educational setting.
• Commitment to social value, diversity and inclusion.
• Flexibility to travel regularly across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage T Level industry placement programmes across project sites.
• Act as the primary liaison with colleges, training providers, and placement students.
• Ensure placements are structured, safe, and aligned with curriculum and industry standards.
• Support regional Social Value teams with coordination and delivery of placements.
• Support coordination of site visits, work experience, careers talks, and workshops with schools and colleges.
• Support Tilbury Douglas teams in delivering consistent, high-quality educational engagement.
• Develop resources and case studies to showcase impact.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with FE colleges, schools, and industry partners.
• Support project teams in mentoring and supervising students.
• Act as the point of contact for queries relating to educational placements.
• Ensure all placements comply with safeguarding and health & safety requirements.
• Monitor and track performance against agreed social value and ESG targets.
• Prepare reports and evidence for client frameworks, audits, and internal governance.
• Identify opportunities to improve the quality and impact of educational engagement.
• Share best practice across projects and regions.
• Support innovation in digital delivery and blended learning approaches.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Knowledge of T Level structure

Commitment to social value

Education

Experience coordinating work placements

Job description

Overview

To lead the coordination and delivery of structured, high-quality T Level and educational placements across Tilbury Douglas project sites and offices. The role will play a key part in achieving our Social Value commitments under our ESG strategy, ensuring we provide sustainable skills development opportunities, support disadvantaged groups, and help address critical industry skills shortages.

What you will be doing

• Develop and manage T Level industry placement programmes across project sites.
• Act as the primary liaison with colleges, training providers, and placement students.
• Ensure placements are structured, safe, and aligned with curriculum and industry standards.
• Support regional Social Value teams with coordination and delivery of placements.

Educational Engagement

• Support coordination of site visits, work experience, careers talks, and workshops with schools and colleges.
• Support Tilbury Douglas teams in delivering consistent, high-quality educational engagement.
• Develop resources and case studies to showcase impact.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with FE colleges, schools, and industry partners.
• Support project teams in mentoring and supervising students.
• Act as the point of contact for queries relating to educational placements.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure all placements comply with safeguarding and health & safety requirements.
• Monitor and track performance against agreed social value and ESG targets.
• Prepare reports and evidence for client frameworks, audits, and internal governance.
• Identify opportunities to improve the quality and impact of educational engagement.
• Share best practice across projects and regions.
• Support innovation in digital delivery and blended learning approaches.

What we will need from you

• Experience of coordinating work placements, apprenticeships, or education programmes.
• Knowledge of T Level structure, industry placement requirements, and FE/HE engagement.
• Strong organisational skills, with ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both internal teams and external partners.
• Understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance in an educational setting.
• Commitment to social value, diversity, and inclusion.
• Flexibility to travel regularly across the UK.

What we can offer you

• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.

Who we are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.

It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application.

We are proud to announce that we have retained our Investors in Diversity Silver Award.

Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.

Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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