Work Experience and Placement Co-ordinator (Part-Time)

Leeds City College; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Harrogate is seeking a part-time Work Experience and Placement Co-ordinator. This role involves promoting and coordinating work experience opportunities for students, developing relationships with employers, and ensuring that course requirements are met. Ideal candidates will be highly organized and possess strong communication skills, with a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths. The position offers various benefits, including annual leave and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 44 days plus bank holidays for curriculum and management

Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions

CPD Opportunities including professional development courses

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted travel available through various schemes

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 or above qualification in English and Maths.
• Understanding of the benefits of work experience.
• Highly organised individual able to manage a busy workload.
• Excellent IT skills (using both Google and Microsoft systems).
• Strong communication skills and understanding of building and developing stakeholder relationships are crucial to this role.

Responsibilities

• Promote and coordinate the work experience programme across college.
• Work with curriculum staff to fulfill the required work experience element of the course.
• Develop successful stakeholder relationships with employers and businesses in the region.
• Be innovative and responsive to the needs of the college and department.
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively to deadlines independently.

Job description

About The Role

This is a part-time role: 18.5 hours per week.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident Work Experience and Placement Co-ordinator to join the team at Harrogate College in coordinating meaningful work experience for our students.

What You Will Do

1. You will promote and coordinate the work experience programme across college, enabling meaningful work experience that is aligned with course requirements and career aims.
2. Work with curriculum staff to ensure any required work experience element of their course is fulfilled.
3. Develop successful stakeholder relationships with employers and businesses in the region.
4. Be innovative and responsive to the needs of the college and department in relation to work experience and careers guidance.
5. Have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively to deadlines independently.

About You

• Hold a Level 2 or above qualification in English and Maths.
• Understanding of the benefits of work experience.
• Highly organised individual able to manage a busy workload.
• Excellent IT skills (using both Google and Microsoft systems).
• Strong communication skills and understanding of building and developing stakeholder relationships are crucial to this role.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Annual Leave: 44 days plus bank holidays for curriculum and management; 39 days plus bank holidays for curriculum support and business support.
• Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
• CPD Opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days. Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management Courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus, and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Harrogate College has excellent facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community, and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. We are working towards becoming a recognised centre of green excellence supported through our sustainability pledge to become a net zero college by 2035.

We have recently been awarded £16m of government funding to transform our campus. The energy-efficient new building will include a workshop unit that provides large-scale facilities aligned to industry needs including advanced manufacturing, low carbon construction, retrofit, sustainable energy, bioeconomy, health science, and hospitality. This will complement the college’s existing tech centre which is home to its motor vehicle, electrical, joinery, and welding workshops.

Choosing to work for Harrogate College means that you will be part of a nurturing, inclusive, and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Harrogate College.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, online checks, and two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To learn more about our EDI objectives, Click here.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CVs and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted without instruction from us as part of our Preferred Supplier List.