Employer Partnerships and Work Placement Administrator

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Annual leave 35 days + bank holidays

Leave purchase up to 5 days

CPD days

Travel schemes

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking a highly organised administrator to coordinate work placements on a full-time fixed-term contract to August 2027. You will act as a primary contact for employers and internal stakeholders, supporting delivery, events and partnership development.

With a strong admin background, you will manage placement journeys, ensure compliance, and harness data systems to provide timely interventions and reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven background in administration, coordination and customer service.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent relationship-building and professional engagement with employers and stakeholders.
• Strong data handling, documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate administrative functions for work placements across the College.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, acting as main contact for the placement journey.
• Plan and support employer engagement events, networking, briefs and meetings.
• Monitor learner placement journeys using relevant systems and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure placement compliance, QA and reporting meet College and funding body requirements.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Event coordination

Data management

IT systems

Customer service

Relationship building

Tools

Databases

MS Office

Management information systems

Job description

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive administrator to join us full time on a fixed term contract to August 2027, to coordinate and support the effective delivery of work placements across the College. Acting as a key point of contact for employers and internal stakeholders, you'll help build strong partnerships, deliver engaging events and ensure placement processes run smoothly, creating positive outcomes for students and employers alike.

• Leading and coordinating the administrative function for work placements, ensuring efficient and consistent processes across the College.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with employers, providing excellent customer service and acting as a key point of contact throughout the placement journey.
• Planning and supporting employer engagement events, networking activities, placement briefings and meetings that strengthen partnerships and create opportunities for students.
• Monitoring and tracking the learner placement journey through relevant systems, ensuring accurate records, reporting and timely interventions where required.
• Managing work placement compliance, quality assurance and reporting requirements, ensuring all documentation and processes meet College and funding body expectations.

You’ll be a highly organised and customer-focused administrator who enjoys building positive relationships and delivering an excellent service. You’ll be confident working with employers, colleagues and students, balancing strong administrative skills with a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement and event coordination. You’ll ideally have:

• A strong background in administration, coordination, customer service or account management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with employers, act as a key point of contact and maintain positive ongoing partnerships.
• A customer-focused approach, providing a responsive, solutions-focused service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to plan, organise and support events, meetings and employer engagement activities, ensuring a professional and positive stakeholder experience.
• Strong data management and IT skills, including working with databases, reporting systems and management information systems, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective coordination, stakeholder engagement and the management of enquiries across a wide range of audiences.

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

• Competitive salary -£27,802 to £30,696 per annum. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong. At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood. We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected. Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported. Mental health matters here too - our network of accredited Mental Health First Aider is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college. Through our Wellness Cafés - informal gatherings that invite open conversation - colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career. Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need. Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.