Employer Engagement & Work Experience Coordinator

SHC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Competitive LGPS pension

High quality professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Free on-site parking

Free EV charging points

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Shooters Hill Sixth Form College is seeking an enthusiastic Employer Engagement & Work Experience Coordinator to bridge education and employment, coordinating placements and building valuable employer partnerships. You will connect learners with employers to create meaningful work experiences and skills development.

The role requires excellent networking and communication to develop opportunities and ensure placements deliver positive outcomes for learners, within a 39-week, term-time

Qualifications

• Strong communication and networking skills to build employer partnerships.
• Ability to develop and coordinate work experience opportunities.
• Proactive relationship-building with local, regional and national employers.

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Career guidance

Job description

Shooters Hill Sixth Form College is a bold, ambitious institution where excellence, equality, diversity equity and inclusion aren’t just ideals they’re our everyday mission. We create a welcoming, empowering environment where learners and staff reach their full potential and step confidently toward their future aspirations.

• Salary: SO1 – Starting at £33,348 (FTE £38,256)

• Contract: Full time, term time only at 39 weeks

Are you passionate about connecting people, building meaningful relationships, and creating life-changing opportunities? We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Employer Engagement & Work Experience Coordinator to join our team and play a key role in bridging the gap between education and employment.

In this exciting and rewarding role, you'll work closely with local, regional, and national employers to develop valuable work experience opportunities that help learners gain real-world skills, confidence, and career insights. You'll be at the heart of building strong employer partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and ensuring every placement delivers a positive and impactful experience.

We are seeking a motivated relationship-builder with excellent communication skills, a talent for networking, and a genuine passion for helping people succeed. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy engaging with a variety of stakeholders, and be driven by making a positive impact on learner outcomes.

If you possess these attributes and you are looking for a new opportunity, then we look forward to receiving your application.

What are the benefits of working for Shooters Hill Sixth Form College?

At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we value our employees, as they are vital to our continued success. We are a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

Some of the attractive benefits we offer our employees:

• Supportive and friendly colleagues

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Competitive pension scheme LGPS

• High quality professional development

• Flexible working opportunities

• Free on-site parking and breakfast

• Free EV charging points

• Various health & wellbeing benefits including, private healthcare – Benenden Health, free flu voucher, free onsite gym, access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year including confidential staff counselling service, health cash plans (Credit Union)

• Dedicated staff wellbeing days throughout the year, including a long wellbeing weekend

• Rewards and recognition for employee outstanding service

And much more.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in our vacancy at Shooters Hill Sixth Form College and wish you well in the application process.

At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students, and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone can study and work to the best of their abilities. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity & inclusion for all.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. As part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates, we may carry out online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026.

As part of our recruitment process, Shooters Hill Sixth Form College collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use that data and to meet its data protection obligations.

Closing date for applications: 16th October at 10am

Interviews to commence: Soon after closing date

Start Date: ASAP