Work Placement Coach

Chichester College Group; Northgate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Annual leave 25 days

Discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly policies

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Chichester College Group is seeking a Work Placement Coach to coordinate industry placements and work experiences for full-time students during term time. You will work with staff, students and employers to secure meaningful opportunities and monitor progress.

You will deliver targeted presentations, run workshops, support students with confidence and employability skills, and promote work experience across open evenings and induction events. Flexible working arrangements are welcome.

Qualifications

• Proven customer service experience and organisational skills.
• A strong ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people at all ages and levels, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team with interpersonal skills.
• An adaptable and proactive approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor industry placements and meaningful work experience opportunities for students on full-time study programs.
• Deliver targeted group presentations, lead workshops, and offer one-to-one support to help students develop confidence and employability skills.
• Promote work experience in all appropriate forums such as open evenings, taster days and induction.

Job description

Work Placement Coach

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Are you looking for a meaningful term time role where you can play a key part in preparing students for the world of work?

As our Work Placement Coach, you will:

• Work closely with staff, students, and employers to co-ordinate and monitor industry placements and meaningful work experience opportunities for students on full-time study programs.
• Deliver targeted group presentations, lead workshops, and offer one-to-one support to help students develop confidence and employability skills.
• Promote work experience in all appropriate forums such as open evenings, taster days and induction.

What we can offer you in this role:

• A diverse student body, positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences.
• An environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.
• We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you.

What you will bring to the role:

• Proven customer service experience and organisational skills.
• A strong ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people at all ages and levels, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team with interpersonal skills.
• An adaptable and proactive approach to problem solving.

Our Staff Benefits

- see attached job pack for further information.

• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles).
• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.

Closing date: 19 October 2026

Interview date: 28 October 2026