Work Experience Coordinator

NCG; Carlisle; Sur place; GBP 24 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible Working

Student Discount

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Résumé du poste

NCG in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Work Experience Coordinator to deliver a high-quality work experience and placement programme for learners across the college through sessions, workshops and one-to-ones.

You will inspire students to take ownership of their career development, coordinate engaging employer opportunities and ensure health and safety, safeguarding and quality assurance processes are followed. Collaboration with Marketing and Curriculum teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people individually and in groups.
• Experience of working with employers and external partners.
• Good IT skills and the ability to manage learner data and reporting.
• Understanding of FE landscape (study programmes, apprenticeships or T Levels) or willingness to learn.

Responsabilités

• Source, build and maintain strong relationships with employers to create meaningful work placement opportunities.
• Support learners in developing work-readiness skills through sessions and workshops.
• Motivate students to secure aspirational, high-quality placements.
• Work with curriculum teams to plan work-related activities including guest speakers and live briefs.
• Ensure health and safety, safeguarding and quality processes are followed.
• Maintain learner and placement records using CRM and college systems.
• Champion learner success stories and positive employer engagement with Marketing.
• Contribute to CEIAG practices across the college.

Connaissances

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT literacy

Data reporting

Formation

5 GCSEs including Maths and English

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Learner-support qualification

Description du poste

Are you passionate about helping young people gain the skills, confidence and experience they need to succeed in the world of work? Are you motivated by building meaningful employer partnerships and creating exciting opportunities for learners? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic

Work Experience Coordinator to deliver a high‑quality work experience and placement programme for learners across the college through sessions, workshops and one to ones. You will play a key role in inspiring students to take ownership of their career development, supporting them to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to thrive in employment.

Working alongside colleagues, employers and external partners, you will coordinate engaging, safe and impactful work experience opportunities that align with curriculum goals and student aspirations.

What You'll Do

Source, build and maintain strong relationships with employers to create meaningful work placement opportunities.

Support learners in developing work‑readiness skills through sessions and workshops.

Motivate students to secure aspirational, high‑quality placements.

Work closely with curriculum teams to plan work‑related activities including guest speakers, industry visits, live briefs and virtual experiences.

Ensure all health and safety, safeguarding and quality assurance processes are followed.

Maintain accurate learner and placement records using CRM and college systems.

Champion learner success stories and positive employer engagement through collaboration with Marketing.

Contribute to the development of innovative CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance) practices across the college.

About You

Essential experience & skills include:

Experience supporting young people individually and in groups.

Experience of working with employers and external partners.

Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good IT skills and the ability to manage learner data and reporting.

Understanding of FE landscape, including study programmes, apprenticeships or T Levels (or willingness to develop this knowledge).

Experience of facilitating and delivering sessions or workshops (or a willingness to develop skills towards this).

Qualifications:

5 GCSEs (A-C / 9-4) including Maths and English.

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Relevant learner‑support qualification (or willingness to obtain).

Safeguarding training (or willingness to undertake).

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Flexible Working
• Student Discount
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme

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NCG VALUES

• Being both inclusive and diverse
• Trusting and respecting our communities
• Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
• Inspiring excellence and curiosity

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