Work Experience Coordinator

Ncg Corporation; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Student Discount

Government Pension Schemes

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

NCG Corporation is looking for a proactive Work Experience Coordinator to deliver a high-quality programme for learners across the college, through sessions, workshops and one-to-ones. You will inspire students to take ownership of their career development and help them gain essential knowledge, skills and behaviours for employment.

You will coordinate engaging, safe work experience opportunities with employers and external partners, aligning with curriculum goals and student aspirations.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people individually and in groups.
• Experience of working with employers and external partners.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills and the ability to manage learner data and reporting.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 CEIAG practices across the college.

Skills

Youth engagement

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

IT skills

Data reporting

Safeguarding

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Learner-support qualification (or willingness)

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Work Experience Coordinator, within Law, Criminology and Policing 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.

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)., 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

NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Flexible Working
• Student Discount
• Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme