Work Placement Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Transdev Commuter Club

Family-friendly policies

Eye tests and VDU glasses contribution

On-site food outlets

Hair & Beauty services at Academy

Bakery offering fresh breads and ready

Job summary

Blackburn College is seeking a proactive Work Placement Coordinator to manage and support student placements on 16-19 study programmes, including T Levels and extended industry placements.

You will liaise with curriculum teams, employers and students to develop high-quality opportunities, monitor activity, and ensure meaningful industry experience while meeting quality assurance standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience communicating with employers from a range of sectors.
• Understanding of the further education sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor and support student work placements.
• Identify and develop high-quality placement opportunities with employers.
• Build strong employer relationships and ensure placement activity meets QA requirements.
• Support students to prepare for the workplace and organise employer visits.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication with employers

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 that learners 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.

If you are passionate about helping young people gain valuable workplace experience and enjoy building relationships with employers and stakeholders, we would love to hear from you.

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 ready meals