Higher Education Work Placement Coordinator

Doncaster College; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Scunthorpe is seeking a proactive HE Work Placement Co-ordinator to help shape students' futures by coordinating meaningful work placements. Responsibilities include supporting students and curriculum teams to ensure safe and enriching placements. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, strong IT and communication skills, and experience in educational settings.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

On-site nursery

Electric car scheme

Wellness initiatives

Discounted Hair and Beauty services

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals aged 18+ in the education sector.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop new and existing work placements across HE programmes.
• Conduct Health & Safety assessments for placements.
• Liaise with employers, students, and curriculum teams.

Skills

IT skills (Word and Excel)

Communication skills

Organisational abilities

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Overview

The vacancy

Are you passionate about supporting students in gaining real-world experience? Do you thrive in a dynamic, student-focused environment? DN Colleges Group is looking for a proactive and organised HE Work Placement Co-ordinator to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping students’ futures by coordinating meaningful work placements across our higher education curriculum.

This vacancy is working term time only (38 weeks per year), so the actual salary is £22,308.10 - £23,423.28 per annum.

About The Role

As a Work Placement Co-ordinator, you’ll support the planning, organisation, and monitoring of work placements for HE students. You’ll work closely with curriculum teams, employers, and students to ensure placements are safe, enriching, and aligned with academic goals.

Essential Criteria

• A relevant qualification and strong IT skills (including Word and Excel)
• Experience working with individuals aged 18+ and within the education sector
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and planning abilities
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop new and existing work placements across HE programmes
• Conduct Health & Safety assessments and support safeguarding in placement settings
• Brief students and staff on placement processes and expectations
• Maintain accurate records and employer databases
• Liaise with employers, students, and curriculum teams to monitor placement progress
• Support students with DBS checks and placement documentation
• Respond to internal and external placement enquiries
• Promote a positive student experience and contribute to continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

At DN Colleges Group, we put students at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a supportive, innovative, and inclusive team that values collaboration and continuous development. Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities are available.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help our students take the next step towards their future careers.

Closing Date: 11th September 2025

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About Us

North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.

We offer post-16 study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships, part-time short courses and Higher Education programmes.

Across all of our provision we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield, to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.

The Benefits

All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.

DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.

On site

nursery

Generous annual leave

2 weeks off at Christmas

Electric car scheme

• Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
• Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
• Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
• Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
• Free Eye Care Vouchers
• Discounted Hair and Beauty services
• On site nursery
• Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
• In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing

Let’s Teach Programme

Let’s Teach: The LET’s teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.

Let’s Bloom

The LET’s Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.