Senior Work Placement Coach: Lead Student Placements

Chichester College Group; Northgate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme 15%

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount schemes

Enhanced family friendly policies

Continuous professional development

Onsite facilities

Job summary

Chichester College Group is seeking a Senior Work Placement Coach to coordinate and monitor industry placements for study programmes. You will work with staff, students and employers to ensure high-quality work placements across college clusters.

The role involves line managing a team of Work Placement Coaches and supporting delivery of the placement service with a diverse student body and community partnerships. Flexible arrangements are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in customer service and negotiation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people at all ages and levels, verbally and in writing.
• Time management skills, organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team with interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with staff, students and employers to facilitate and monitor the completion of industry placements and work placements for students on study programmes.
• Support the Progression Plus Manager in the coordination, implementation and delivery of high-quality industry placements and work placements for students on study programmes.
• Line manage a team of Work Placement Coaches to support them to deliver a high-quality service across defined college clusters.

Skills

Customer service

Negotiation

Effective communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Chichester College Group is seeking a Senior Work Placement Coach to coordinate and monitor industry placements for study programmes. You will work with staff, students and employers to ensure high-quality work placements across college clusters.

The role involves line managing a team of Work Placement Coaches and supporting delivery of the placement service with a diverse student body and community partnerships. Flexible arrangements are encouraged.