Employer Project Coordinator

Middlesbrough College Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education institution is seeking an Employer Project Coordinator to lead the development and delivery of industry-focused projects for students. This role requires strong organisational skills, communication, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a passion for fostering employer partnerships that enhance student learning. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including professional development and health schemes.

Benefits

Subsidised health scheme

Free gym membership

24/7 counselling for you and your family

Flexible hours and family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Discounts at top retailers and restaurants

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Scale and manage the delivery of employer-led small team projects.
• Ensure projects align with curriculum requirements and employer expectations.
• Liaise with employers to secure project opportunities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

GCSE in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above

IOSH (Managing Safely) qualification or willingness to work towards

Job description

Job Title: Employer Project Coordinator

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

Department: Business Engagement & Partnerships

Reporting to: Head Of Work Experience, Business Engagement & Partnerships

Salary: £25,276 - £30,390 per annum

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week

Basis: Full time, Permanent

Pension: NEST Pension

Join Our Team

We are seeking an Employer Project Coordinator to lead the development and delivery of employer-led small team projects across all T Level routes. In this role, you will work closely with employers, curriculum teams, and work placement leaders to create high-quality, industry-focused project experiences for students. You will manage the planning and coordination process, ensuring projects run smoothly and provide meaningful opportunities for learners to develop real-world skills. If you are passionate about building strong employer partnerships and supporting students to succeed in their future careers, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Scale and manage the delivery of employer-led small team projects across multiple T Level routes.
• Ensure projects align with curriculum requirements and employer expectations.
• Liaise with employers to secure project opportunities and maintain strong partnerships.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to integrate projects effectively into learning plans.
• Provide guidance and support to students undertaking small team projects.
• Monitor progress and resolve issues to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of project activities and outcomes.
• Report on project delivery metrics and employer engagement.

What We’re Looking For:

We seek candidates who:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel as required.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.
• IOSH (Managing Safely) qualification or willing to work towards.

What’s in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Health & Wellbeing – Subsidised health scheme, free gym membership, and 24/7 counselling for you and your family.
• Family-Friendly Policies – We offer family-friendly policies, flexible hours, and support for all of life’s big moments.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support for you and your family, including counselling, legal and financial advice, and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Development – Extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities.
• College Extras – Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants.
• College Extras – Discounted gift cards for big brands.
• College Extras – Home & Tech upgrades via salary sacrifice.
• College Extras – Cycle to Work scheme.
• College Extras – Coming soon: EV Leasing.
• College Extras – Pension Schemes – Teachers’, LGPS & NEST.
• College Extras – Discounted car parking on site.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Katharine Hawking, Head of work experience at [e-mail].

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

SAFEGUARDING

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

This role involves regulated activity and direct contact with children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice.

We follow Safer Recruitment practices in line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions, and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules.

It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Holiday Update

Our College will close for the festive break on Friday 19 December 2025 and reopen on Monday 5 January 2026. If you’ve applied for a role, thank you! We’ll review applications and get back to you in January.

Wishing you a happy holiday season!

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