Work Experience Co-Ordinator

Telford College; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Telford College is seeking a proactive coordinator to develop and enhance Employer and Workplace Experiences within the Faculty of Business and Digital. You will work with curriculum teams and local employers to deliver meaningful placement opportunities that support learners' development.

This role focuses on expanding employer engagement, ensuring experiences are purposeful and aligned with curriculum and FE reforms, with travel to placements as required.

Qualifications

• Level 2 maths and English GCSE (or equivalent).
• A-Level or equivalent qualification.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• IAG qualification at Level 4 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop Employer and Workplace Experiences opportunities and systems for students across the college.
• Collaborate with Employer Relationship Managers and curriculum teams to develop work placements across the faculty.
• Contact employers to generate employer and workplace experiences opportunities for students.
• Support employers and students whilst on placement.
• Develop and maintain a broad base of employers to secure opportunities and potential job opportunities post college.
• Work closely with students to identify their work aspirations and match them with suitable opportunities.
• Be innovative and enterprising in arranging Employer and Workplace Experiences to benefit the students.
• Work on one’s own initiative and support the team’s objectives including to facilitate and enable positive destinations for all the students.
• Be flexible particularly in dealing with busy employers.
• Visit and support students in placement as required.
• Work alongside the Employer Engagement department to identify where students on work experience may provide a talent pipeline.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Data protection

Local Labour Market Information (LMI)

Education experience

Guidance/advice experience

Professional boundaries

Education

GCSE Maths/English (Level 2)

A-Levels or equivalent

Full driving licence

IAG Level 4 (Desirable)

Job description

About The Role

The purpose of this role is to coordinate, develop and enhance the College’s Employer and Workplace Experiences provision, ensuring learners have access to meaningful, high-quality opportunities that support their personal and professional development. Based within the Faculty of Business and Digital, the role will work closely with curriculum teams and employers to develop and deliver relevant workplace experiences that align with learners’ programmes of study and support the acquisition of essential skills, knowledge and behaviours.

The postholder will play a key role in strengthening employer engagement, ensuring workplace experiences are purposeful, impactful and aligned with curriculum objectives, while responding to the evolving needs of the College and national Further Education curriculum reforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and develop Employer and Workplace Experiences opportunities and systems for students across college.
• Work in collaboration with the Employer Relationship Manager(s) and curriculum teams to develop work placement opportunities across the faculty.
• In conjunction with Employer Relationship Managers, contacting employers to generate employer and workplace experiences opportunities for students.
• Working alongside employers to ensure all parties are supported whilst on placement.
• To develop and maintain a broad base of employers to secure suitable Employer and Workplace Experiences and/or identify potential job opportunities post college.
• To work closely with students to identify their work aspirations in order to match them with suitable opportunities.
• To be innovative and enterprising in arranging Employer and Workplace Experiences to benefit the students.
• To work on one’s own initiative and support the team’s objectives including to facilitate and enable positive destinations for all the students.
• To be flexible particularly in dealing with busy employers.
• Visit and support students in placement as required.
• To work alongside the Employer Engagement department to identify where students on work experience may provide a talent pipeline.

Skills & Expertise

• Knowledge of safeguarding issues in education
• Understanding of data protection legislation
• Knowledge of current developments and opportunities in local LMI
• Experience of working in an education setting
• Experience of providing advice, guidance and/or education to young people and/or adults
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and professional boundaries with children and young people

Qualifications & Training

• Level 2 qualification (GCSE A* – C, or equivalent) in maths and English or a willingness to attain these qualifications with the support of the College
• A-Level or equivalent qualification
• A car owner with full driving licence, as the post involves visiting employers and students in placement
• IAG qualification at level 4 (Desirable)