Work Experience Manager

Capital City College Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital City College Group is seeking an experienced Work Experience Manager to oversee learner work experience and industry placements across multiple college sites. The role focuses on wellbeing, engagement and successful learner outcomes, with collaboration across curriculum teams and external employers.

You will lead a proactive Work Experience team, ensuring suitable placements and robust employer partnerships to enhance student employability and progression at a large London FE college.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Work Experience/industry placement service.
• Proven ability to place learners with aspirational employers.
• Collaborates with curriculum teams to support learner experiences.
• Strong employer engagement to build partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Manage part of the work experience team across college sites.
• Ensure learners complete planned work hours with quality placements.
• Develop and maintain employer partnerships.
• Advise Head of Work Experience on targets and outcomes.

Skills

Operational Management

Employer Engagement

Team Leadership

Student Support

Job description

Make a Meaningful Impact Behind the Scenes at Capital City College

About the Role

This role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis.

To be responsible for providing operational management of learner Work Experience and Industry Placement provision across certain college sites across the college (a number of Work Experience Managers share the provision amongst them). The postholder will play a crucial role in ensuring the overall wellbeing, engagement and success of students within the college.

About the Team

You will join a friendly, professional team committed to delivering high-quality support across the college. Working together, you'll help create a positive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.

You will be joining a dynamic and supportive team of colleagues who are committed to excellence. The team has a strong collaborative culture, sharing best practice and innovative approaches.

The post holder manages part of the college's work experience team to work directly with learners and in collaboration with curriculum departments and colleagues. They have responsibility for employer engagement, both directly via their team and in working with relevant curriculum colleagues.

About You

We're looking for a reliable and motivated individual who takes pride in delivering excellent service. You should bring:

• Provide operational management to ensure the delivery of an expert, innovative, agile and modern learner work experience and industry placement service through a proactive Work Experience team that supports students to develop achieve their potential.
• Ensure learners are completing their work and industry placement planned hours in exciting settings with aspirational employers.
• Ensure the managed Work Experience Team finds suitable placements for all in-scope learners.
• Provide advice to the Head of Work Experience to ensure management aims and targets for learner work experience are achieved.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum on work experience and industry placement plans to support positive learner experiences, also with input from career teams.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external organisations, agencies and employers to improve student employability and placement opportunities.

About Us:

Capital City College (CCC), one of the UK's largest FE colleges in the UK. This influential group supports over 35,000 students based across 12 London campuses annually to develop the skills and knowledge to advance their career prospects or progress into higher education. This is done by an unrelenting commitment to curriculum innovation and an obsession with the quality of the student experience, which is underpinned by a resilient and prudent approach to financial management. Capital City College are widely recognised for their commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and educational excellence, positively impacting the lives of students across the capital and beyond.

Why Join Capital City College?

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that puts learners first. At CCC, we value the dedication of our staff and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to TELLUS - our discount and wellbeing platform
• Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loans for public transport
• Annual eye tests and contributions towards spectacles
• Flu vaccinations and access to occupational health services
• Medicash health plans - including cashback on everyday medical expenses and wellbeing tools for you and your family
• Generous annual leave entitlement, including one Relaxation Day per year
• Five Continuous Professional Development (CPD) days which can be used for your professional development

Our Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe and respectful working environment for everyone.

CCC is committed to the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. All roles require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check - with some positions requiring an Enhanced Disclosure.

Our Values

To create a future that's uniquely yours.

As the largest further and higher education college in London, we offer the quality you deserve, state of the art facilities and a wide range of courses as unique as your interests and aptitude. Through partnerships with industry and academia, we open doors to your real-world success.

Studying at our campuses isn't just about good grades. It's being part of a community within a community, that reflects the diversity and vibrancy of London itself. Where every background and perspective are celebrated, and everyone feels they belong.

As teachers and staff, we're all driven by you - getting to know you, helping you feel valued and giving you hands-on support every step of the way. Whether you're a creative spirit, a tech whiz, or a business mastermind, together we'll create a future that's uniquely yours.

Real-life learning

Practical and personal, we provide valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply in the real world.

Connected community

Welcoming and open-minded, we create a community of people and businesses where you feel valued, supported, and confident to grow.

Expanded horizons

Innovating and inspiring, we help you become and achieve more than you thought was possible.