Employability Coordinator

eTeach UK Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking an Employability Coordinator to enhance employer partnerships and manage work placements for learners. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in stakeholder engagement. This role offers a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact on students' employability. Benefits include generous annual leave, a strong pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus 8 additional days

5 days Wellbeing leave

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development and training

Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in an appropriate subject.
• Experience in generating employer links across various industries.
• Confidence and engagement in stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop external employer partnerships.
• Oversee Work Placements and Employability activities.
• Ensure learners gain meaningful work experience.
• Maintain and improve placement processes with the Head of Employability.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders.
• Manage deadlines and contribute to creative problem-solving.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Creative problem solving

Education

Degree or relevant professional qualification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employability Coordinator to join our Employability team at Carshalton and Merton Colleges!

Responsibilities

• Build on existing external employer partnerships and develop new ones.
• Oversee monitoring and organisation of Work Placements and Employability activities for full‑time learners.
• Ensure Study Programme/T‑Level learners gain meaningful work experience/industry placements, adhere to health and safety policies and practice, and record placements on college systems.
• Work with the Head of Employability to maintain and improve placement processes.
• Develop pro‑active relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage deadlines, work well under pressure, and contribute creative problem‑solving ideas.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant professional qualification in an appropriate subject.
• Active and experienced in generating employer links across a wide range of industries.
• Confidence and engagement in stakeholder relations.

Application Information

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 11th January 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing 19th January 2026.

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year.
• 5 days Wellbeing leave.
• Excellent pension scheme with significant employer contribution (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Subsidised sports facilities.
• Professional development and training.
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

Equality and Diversity

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

About the Group

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. It is one of London’s largest providers of post‑16 education and training, making a significant contribution to local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

Join us

We are looking for hard‑working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.