Employer Partnerships and Work Placement Administrator

Nottingham College; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 28.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

LGPS

35 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

CPD days

Travel schemes

Zusammenfassung

Nottingham College is seeking an organised administrator to coordinate work placements across the College on a fixed-term contract to August 2027, 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 for students and employers alike.

You’ll bring a strong background in administration and coordination, with excellent data management and communication skills to deliver a

Qualifikationen

• Strong background in administration, coordination, customer service or account management with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills to engage professionally with employers and maintain partnerships.
• Data management and IT skills with accuracy in reporting and records.

Aufgaben

• Leading and coordinating the administrative function for work placements across the College.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with employers and internal stakeholders.
• Planning and supporting employer engagement events, networking activities and meetings.
• Monitoring learner placement journeys through systems and ensuring accurate records and timely interventions.
• Managing work placement compliance, quality assurance and reporting requirements.

Kenntnisse

Administration

Coordination

Customer service

Relationship building

Event planning

Data management

Stakeholder engagement

Jobbeschreibung

Your future is here

A place to inspire

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.

Who we need

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.

Key responsibilities and opportunities:

• 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.

What you'll bring

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.

Interviews /Assessments are planned for: Week Commencing 2nd November 2026

Why Join us

• Competitive salary –£27,802 to £30,696 per annum. (This will be pro‑ra 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 Aiders 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.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Mark Johnson, Employer Partnerships & Operations Manager at [e-mail]

Please note that this role does not meet the standard salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. However, Home Office exemptions may apply depending on individual circumstances. Candidates are advised to review the Skilled Worker visa criteria on GOV.UK before applying.