Education Coordinator

CHEC; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holidays + bank holidays

Pension

Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Bluelight Card

Job summary

CHEC is seeking an Education Coordinator to join the Preston Head Office team. You will manage clinical placements and external education programmes, acting as the main liaison with universities and healthcare partners to ensure smooth planning and delivery.

You will coordinate trainings, maintain comprehensive records, monitor attendance and outcomes, and drive continuous improvement across education activities within CHEC's People and Education Team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an education, training, administration, coordination or support role.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience maintaining records, databases and producing reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage clinical placements across CHEC services.
• Act as the main point of contact for education-related enquiries and manage the relevant inbox.
• Organise training programmes, including scheduling sessions, booking venues, allocating supervisors and managing logistics.
• Work collaboratively with Clinic Scheduling and Rota teams to coordinate placement rotas.
• Support the onboarding process for external placement candidates in partnership with the wider People & Education.
• Maintain accurate education, training and placement records.
• Monitor attendance, participation and completion of learning activities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of education programmes using surveys and stakeholder feedback.
• Produce accurate reports for managers and Health Education Institutions.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with universities, healthcare institutions, students and other stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and service quality.
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation, ensuring professional and effective communication both internally and externally.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding and quality standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Record keeping

IT skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

Job Title: Education Coordinator

Location: Preston Head Office

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 Monday – Friday

We're always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people and are passionate about the future of healthcare and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making it great.

If you are organised, people-focused, and passionate about supporting healthcare education and development, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for an Education Coordinator to join our People and Education Team.

About The Role

As Education Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing, facilitating, and coordinating clinical placements and external education programmes across CHEC. Acting as a key link between the organisation and external stakeholders, you will ensure the effective planning, administration, and delivery of training and placement opportunities.

The role is responsible for all aspects of education administration, from coordinating training schedules and placements to maintaining records, producing reports, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Can

• Coordinate and manage clinical placements across CHEC services.
• Act as the main point of contact for education-related enquiries and manage the relevant inbox.
• Organise training programmes, including scheduling sessions, booking venues, allocating supervisors, and managing logistics.
• Work collaboratively with Clinic Scheduling and Rota teams to coordinate placement rotas.
• Support the onboarding process for external placement candidates in partnership with the wider People & Education.
• Maintain accurate education, training, and placement records.
• Monitor attendance, participation, and completion of learning activities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of education programmes using surveys and stakeholder feedback.
• Produce accurate reports for managers and Health Education Institutions.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with universities, healthcare institutions, students, and other stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and service quality.
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation, ensuring professional and effective communication both internally and externally.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding, and quality standards.

What You'll Bring To The Role

• Previous experience in an education, training, administration, coordination, or support role.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience maintaining records, databases, and producing reports.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office and database systems.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience coordinating training programmes, learning activities, or clinical placements would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of healthcare environments, onboarding processes, or education administration would be beneficial.

Why work for us?

• 23 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Company pension
• Company sick pay scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Bluelight Card- 100’s of discount and cashback options
• Performance review with a training and development plan
• Employee discounts portal
• Gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme