Work Placement Administrator | Data & Employer Liaison

Nelson and Colne College; Accrington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Annual leave including Christmas close

Enhanced sick pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Nelson and Colne College is seeking a proactive Work Placement Administrator to join the Work Placement team on a full-time permanent basis. The role involves arranging placements, liaising with staff, students, and employers, and ensuring data is accurately captured and shared.

The successful candidate will use multiple IT systems, maintain confidentiality, and support colleagues across sites; primarily based at Accrington campus with occasional travel to other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• GCE A Level or equivalent (desirable)
• Successful experience of working with people of all ages, skills and abilities on a 1:1 basis and in a group setting.
• Experience of working within a dynamic role, demonstrating excellent attention to detail
• Experience of processing information and utilising systems to monitor and track data

Responsibilities

• Administrating work placement opportunities for learners across the College in conjunction with learners and tutors
• Utilise a variety of systems to support work placements across the wider team
• Communicate with tutors and other curriculum staff about work placement processes, and assist them with any queries they may have in respect of processes and procedures
• Deal with enquiries from employers, taking messages and follow-up action, as appropriate
• Deal with confidential correspondence in a professional and discreet manner

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Data monitoring

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

GCE A Level or equivalent

Job description

Nelson and Colne College is seeking a proactive Work Placement Administrator to join the Work Placement team on a full-time permanent basis. The role involves arranging placements, liaising with staff, students, and employers, and ensuring data is accurately captured and shared.

The successful candidate will use multiple IT systems, maintain confidentiality, and support colleagues across sites; primarily based at Accrington campus with occasional travel to other sites as needed.