Work Placement Coordinator

onlyFE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bus travel discounts

Family-friendly policies

Free eye tests

Hair & Beauty services

Bakery discounts

Job summary

Blackburn College is seeking a proactive Work Placement Coordinator to support the delivery of work placements for students on 16-19 study programmes, including T Levels and extended industry placements.

You will coordinate, monitor and support placements to ensure learners gain meaningful industry experience that enhances skills and career prospects, working with curriculum teams, employers and students.

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience communicating professionally with employers from diverse sectors.
• Ability to develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Effective teamwork and strong interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor student work placements.
• Support learners to gain industry experience and enhance career prospects.
• Develop high-quality placement opportunities in collaboration with curriculum teams and employers.
• Schedule and accompany employer visits while handling administrative duties.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder communication

Relationship building

Time management

Self-motivated

Team player

Job description

Work Placement Coordinator

£25,929 to £29,947 pro-rata, per annum

18.5 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and organised Work Placement Coordinator to support the successful delivery of work placements for students studying on 16-19 study programmes, including T Levels and extended industry placements.

In this key role, you will coordinate, monitor and support student work placements, ensuring thatlearners gain meaningful industry experience that enhances their skills, confidence and career prospects. Working closely with curriculum teams, employers and students, you will identify and develop high-quality placement opportunities, build strong employer relationships and ensure all placement activity is delivered effectively and in line with quality assurance requirements.

You will play an important role in helping students prepare for the workplace, whilst supporting employers to provide valuable placement experiences that meet both business and educational needs.

What Are We Looking For?

We are seeking a suitably qualified individual with excellent administrative and organisational skills who can effectively manage and prioritise a busy and varied workload. You will have experience of communicating professionally with employers from a range of sectors and sizes and be confident in developing productive and supportive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, capable of working independently and able to organise and implement a schedule of employer visits alongside competing administrative responsibilities. You will be an effective team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, committed to achieving objectives and delivering a high-quality service.

Experience of supporting students or individuals would be advantageous, together with an understanding of the further education sector, including Study Programmes, T Levels and Apprenticeships.

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Bus Travel with the Transdev Commuter Club
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and re