Employer Experience Liaison & Student Placements

Telford College; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Telford College is seeking a proactive coordinator to develop and enhance Employer and Workplace Experiences within the Faculty of Business and Digital. You will work with curriculum teams and local employers to deliver meaningful placement opportunities that support learners' development.

This role focuses on expanding employer engagement, ensuring experiences are purposeful and aligned with curriculum and FE reforms, with travel to placements as required.

Qualifications

• Level 2 maths and English GCSE (or equivalent).
• A-Level or equivalent qualification.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• IAG qualification at Level 4 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop Employer and Workplace Experiences opportunities and systems for students across the college.
• Collaborate with Employer Relationship Managers and curriculum teams to develop work placements across the faculty.
• Contact employers to generate employer and workplace experiences opportunities for students.
• Support employers and students whilst on placement.
• Develop and maintain a broad base of employers to secure opportunities and potential job opportunities post college.
• Work closely with students to identify their work aspirations and match them with suitable opportunities.
• Be innovative and enterprising in arranging Employer and Workplace Experiences to benefit the students.
• Work on one’s own initiative and support the team’s objectives including to facilitate and enable positive destinations for all the students.
• Be flexible particularly in dealing with busy employers.
• Visit and support students in placement as required.
• Work alongside the Employer Engagement department to identify where students on work experience may provide a talent pipeline.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Data protection

Local Labour Market Information (LMI)

Education experience

Guidance/advice experience

Professional boundaries

Education

GCSE Maths/English (Level 2)

A-Levels or equivalent

Full driving licence

IAG Level 4 (Desirable)

Job description

Telford College is seeking a proactive coordinator to develop and enhance Employer and Workplace Experiences within the Faculty of Business and Digital. You will work with curriculum teams and local employers to deliver meaningful placement opportunities that support learners' development.

This role focuses on expanding employer engagement, ensuring experiences are purposeful and aligned with curriculum and FE reforms, with travel to placements as required.