Industry Placements Coordinator – Shape Careers

eTeach UK Limited; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

On-site cafés

Job summary

The Henley College is seeking an Industry Placement Senior Administrator to coordinate and administer industry placements, including T Level placements, across the College. You will build strong relationships with employers, monitor progress and ensure compliance with DfE requirements and college procedures.

The role requires proactive organisation, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently with curriculum teams.

Qualifications

• Experience arranging work experience or industry placements for young people.
• Experience monitoring and supporting learners on placement.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and with colleagues across the College.
• Accurate record-keeping and attention to detail.
• Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and industry placement requirements.
• Knowledge of T Level programmes and industry placement requirements is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer industry placements across the College.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers to create placement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate placement records including attendance, hours, reviews and completion evidence.
• Organise placement schedules, inductions and review visits with employers and staff.
• Be the first point of contact for placement enquiries from students, employers and staff.
• Support students with placement preparation (CVs, interviews, induction).
• Monitor placement attendance and progress; escalate concerns when needed.
• Administer health & safety, risk assessment, insurance and DBS checks.
• Contribute to college open events and placement process improvements.

Skills

Work placements experience

Learner monitoring

Communication skills

Organisation skills

MS Office

Independent & collaborative

Record-keeping

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship building

Proactive attitude

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Tools

Unifrog

Job description

The Henley College is seeking an Industry Placement Senior Administrator to coordinate and administer industry placements, including T Level placements, across the College. You will build strong relationships with employers, monitor progress and ensure compliance with DfE requirements and college procedures.

The role requires proactive organisation, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently with curriculum teams.