Industry Placement Coordinator (Construction Sector)

Reaseheath; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

47 days annual leave including Bank/H"

Generous pension scheme 19.8%

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Pluxee reward scheme

Free on site gym membership

Onsite Starbucks and multiple outlets

Access to external benefits via local

Specialist industry equipment

Job summary

Reaseheath College and University Centre is seeking a proactive Industry Placement Coordinator (Construction Sector) to join the Industry Partnerships & Placements team at our Nantwich campus. The role focuses on connecting construction learners with employers, managing placements from engagement to completion, and ensuring health, safety and funding compliance.

You will develop a network of construction employers, build lasting partnerships and create high‑quality placement experiences that

Qualifications

• Hold Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above), or equivalent.
• Be confident in building and maintaining effective relationships with employers and external partners.
• Demonstrate a proactive, enthusiastic approach and a passion for generating new opportunities.
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Be able to manage multiple priorities, workloads and deadlines effectively.
• Take ownership, use initiative and enjoy finding practical solutions to challenges.
• Be passionate about creating high-quality industry placement experiences for learners.
• Construction industry experience is desirable; however, we welcome applications from candidates with strong employer engagement skills and a proven ability to connect people with meaningful opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead in developing the network of Construction employers, identifying new opportunities and building strong relationships.
• Identify and develop new Construction employers and placement opportunities.
• Build a strong pipeline of employers for current and future learners.
• Coordinate placements from employer engagement through to successful completion.
• Support employers and learners throughout the placement journey.
• Ensure placements meet required health, safety, compliance and funding requirements.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Proactive approach

Education

Level 2 Maths

Level 2 English

Job description

Reaseheath College and University Centre is a leading land-based and technical education provider, with a proud history stretching back over 100 years. Our mission is simple: to deliver industry focused, career ready education that transforms lives and supports the future of all our learners – from further education, higher education, apprenticeships and adult courses.

Set in a stunning rural campus near Nantwich in Cheshire, we offer an inspiring place to work, with industry-leading facilities, strong employer partnerships and a clear focus on innovation, sustainability and real-world skills.

Working at Reaseheath

Working at Reaseheath means being part of a supportive, ambitious and values-driven community. Our staff play a vital role in shaping futures, helping our learners develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to succeed in their careers.

We are committed to creating a positive working environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to grow. With opportunities for professional development, strong industry links and a collaborative culture, you can build a rewarding career while making a genuine impact.

Job Title: Industry Placement Coordinator (Construction Sector)

Status: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: Midnight, Monday 9th November 2026

Assessment Centre Date: To be confirmed

Overview

Reaseheath College is a forward thinking and dynamic College providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students a year.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and highly organised Construction Industry Placement Coordinator to join our Industry Partnerships & Placements team.

This is an exciting opportunity to connect our Construction learners with industry, helping them gain the real-world experience, skills and confidence they need to succeed. You won't just manage placements, you'll create them.

Construction needs skilled, work-ready people entering the industry. You will play a key role in connecting learners with employers, opening doors to careers and helping businesses develop their future workforce.

About the role

Key responsibilities

• You will take the lead in developing our network of Construction employers, identifying new opportunities and building strong, lasting relationships.
• Identify and develop new Construction employers and placement opportunities.
• Build a strong pipeline of employers for current and future learners.
• Coordinate placements from employer engagement through to successful completion.
• Support employers and learners throughout the placement journey.
• Ensure placements meet required health, safety, compliance and funding requirements.

The successful candidate will

• Hold Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above), or equivalent.
• Be confident in building and maintaining effective relationships with employers and external partners.
• Demonstrate a proactive, enthusiastic approach and a passion for generating new opportunities.
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Be able to manage multiple priorities, workloads and deadlines effectively.
• Take ownership, use initiative and enjoy finding practical solutions to challenges.
• Be passionate about creating high-quality industry placement experiences for learners.
• Construction industry experience is desirable; however, we welcome applications from candidates with strong employer engagement skills and a proven ability to connect people with meaningful opportunities.

We can offer you

• 47 days annual leave including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 19.8%
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pluxee reward scheme
• Free on site gym membership
• Onsite Starbucks along with multiple restaurant and cafe outlets
• Access to a multitude of external benefits through local businesses to the Cheshire area
• Specialist equipment reflecting industry practice

As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the People Services team at [e-mail] should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

Safer Recruitment Statement

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) makes certain regulated activity (i.e. work with children and/or young people) exempt from the Act and therefore requires individuals seeking to work with these groups to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check with children's barred list, amongst other safer recruitment checks.

Where a post is classed as exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, you will be required to reveal all convictions not classed as 'protected' by the Ministry of Justice guidelines, both spent and unspent.

Any information given will be completely confidential and will be considered in relation to an application for positions to which the Order applies. Please note that certain criminal convictions may affect your eligibility for employment with the college, but having a previous conviction will not automatically bar you from employment. Please refer to the college website for the policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

This information is considered sensitive personal data under the Data Protection Act 2018. It will only be used for the purposes of this recruitment exercise and will be safely disposed of after six months if you are not successful in your application for this vacancy.

Other safer recruitment checks that will be carries out during the recruitment process include online checks and prohibition from teaching checks (where relevant).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.

Reaseheath College and University Centre

Reaseheath College and University CentreReaseheathNantwichCheshireCW5 6DFUnited Kingdom