Project Search Coordinator

Furness College; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Project Search Coordinator to lead a supported internship programme for learners aged 18-25 with learning differences and disabilities. You will coordinate efforts with BAE Systems and other partners to ensure a structured pathway toward paid employment. This permanent position offers 37 hours per week, a supportive environment, and a chance to make a real difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Enhanced Occupational Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Family-Friendly Policies

Free On-Site Parking

Discounted Gym Membership

Relocation Support

Continuous Professional Development

Health & Wellbeing Perks

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic individual with experience in SEND and EHCPs.
• Ability to coordinate a supported internship program.
• Skills to support learners with learning differences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supported internship programme at BAE Systems.
• Support interns develop skills needed for workplace.
• Make a difference daily in learners' lives.

Skills

Experience with SEND provision

Experience with EHCPs

Preventative safeguarding skills

Employability skills

Pastoral care experience

Job description

Salary: £25,911 rising to £28,214 per annum (pro rata of £29,497 rising to £32,118)

Located on the edge of the Lake District National Park, Furness College is a vibrant, innovative and fast-paced FE College, benefiting from strong partnerships with local employers and universities. We offer an extensive range of courses with a particular emphasis on technical learning, apprenticeships and Higher Education, in addition to the broadest A’ level offer in Cumbria.

Project Search Coordinator

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with experience of SEND provision and EHCPs to co-ordinate our supported internship programme at BAE Systems. With our key partners DFN Project Search and BAE Systems our interns will develop the skills they need for the workplace through a structured and supportive programme with the goal of securing paid employment.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative collaboration aiming to support learners aged 18-25 with learning differences and disabilities into a range of roles within BAE to help secure future employment. In this role you will be able to make a difference on a daily basis, what you do will change lives.

If you have experience of safeguarding, SEND, EHCPs, employability and pastoral care you could be the ideal candidate for us. Specific tasks and responsibilities of the role can be found in the attached job description.

Furness College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and staff. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken including an enhanced DBS check with barred lists and references.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Tenure: Permanent

Annual Leave: Term time only working 39 weeks per year

Closing Date: Wednesday 12th of November

Interview Date: TBC

What we can offer you

• Enhanced Occupational Pension Scheme: Secure your future with a generous pension plan. (18.7% employers’ contribution).
• Enhanced Annual Leave: Support staff have a generous allowance of 30 days, plus Bank Holidays and 5 additional paid days at Christmas (Pro rated if part time).
• Family-Friendly Policies: We believe family comes first. Ask us about flexible options designed to support your work-life balance.
• Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking at our college campus.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Stay active and healthy with reduced rates at our college gym.
• Relocation Support: Moving to the area? We offer a relocation package to help you settle in (T&Cs apply).
• Continuous Professional Development: We’re committed to your growth with CPD opportunities to enhance your skills and career.
• Health & Wellbeing Perks: Benefit from funded flu vaccinations and eye tests to keep you feeling your best.

Safeguarding responsibilities specific to this role can be found in the attached job description.

Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying this post is ‘exempt’ from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975 as amended by the ROA 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986.

Please access our recruitment and selection policy here which providesyou with essential information about our application and selectionprocess, along with key information about pre employment checks,including the requirement for a DBS (police) check.