Part-Time Work Placement & Employer Liaison Coordinator

Only FE; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP 24/7 helpline

Gym discount

Cycle to Work

Bus travel discount

Family-friendly policies

Eye tests

Food outlets

Academy Salon services

Bakery products

Job summary

Blackburn College is seeking a proactive Work Placement Coordinator to support the delivery of work placements for students on study programmes, including T Levels and extended industry placements. You will coordinate, monitor and support student work placements, ensuring learners gain meaningful industry experience that enhances their skills, confidence and career prospects.

You will identify and develop placement opportunities, build strong employer relationships and ensure activity meets

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience communicating with employers from various sectors.
• Ability to develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of further education sector, including study programmes, T Levels and Apprenticeships (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor and support student work placements.
• Develop high-quality placement opportunities and employer relationships.
• Ensure placement activity complies with quality assurance requirements.
• Organise employer visits and manage a busy workload with competing responsibilities.

Job description

Blackburn College is seeking a proactive Work Placement Coordinator to support the delivery of work placements for students on study programmes, including T Levels and extended industry placements. You will coordinate, monitor and support student work placements, ensuring learners gain meaningful industry experience that enhances their skills, confidence and career prospects.

You will identify and develop placement opportunities, build strong employer relationships and ensure activity meets