Work Experience & Destinations Coordinator

Brimble Hill School; Royal Wootton Bassett; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Brunel Perks - exclusive discounts on

Carefirst - counselling service

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Annual pay progression opportunities

Continuous Service date honoured

Job summary

Horizons College in Royal Wootton Bassett is seeking a proactive Work Experience & Destinations Coordinator to deliver high-quality work experience, careers and destination programmes. You will secure meaningful placements, build employer relationships and monitor learner progress to support progression into employment or further study.

This role collaborates with the Careers Manager and Work Experience Team.

Qualifications

• Any Level 3 Qualification (can be vocational and not specific to role) essential
• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential
• C+ or 4+

Responsibilities

• Secure meaningful work placement opportunities for learners
• Develop and manage relationships with employers and external organisations
• Monitor learner progress and track post-college destinations
• Support progression into employment, further education, training or apprenticeships

Education

Any Level 3 Qualification (vocational acceptable)

GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent

C+ or 4+

Job description

Your Role

Horizons College is an innovative and inclusive specialist education provider for learners aged 16-25 with learning difficulties and complex needs. We proudly opened our campus in Royal Wootton Bassett's Interface Business Park in September 2022 and were rated "Good" by Ofsted in March 2024. Which was a fantastic achievement which our team were proud of on our journey to success. We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Work Experience & Destinations Coordinator to support the delivery of high-quality work experience, careers, and destination programmes across the college. Working closely with the Careers Manager and Work Experience Team, you will play a key role in securing meaningful work placement opportunities, developing employer relationships, monitoring learner progress, and tracking post-college destinations. You will help ensure learners gain valuable workplace experiences that enhance their employability skills and support successful progression into employment, further education, training, or apprenticeships. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting learners and building strong partnerships with employers and external organisations. At Horizons College, our mission is clear: Empowering learners to shape their future, and this role is critical in helping us achieve that vision.

Hours

32.5 per week

Interview Date

TBC/as received

Training

It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.

Benefits

1. Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
2. Brunel Perks - exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
3. Carefirst - impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen's advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
4. Pension scheme
5. Free on-site parking
6. Annual pay progression opportunities
7. Continuous Service date honoured

Safeguarding Statement

Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary. Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Qualifications

Any Level 3 Qualification (can be vocational and not specific to role) essential

Pass

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential

C+ or 4+