Work Placement Coordinator

onlyFE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dedicated individual to coordinate and support work placements across multiple study programmes. The ideal candidate will manage employer relationships effectively and possess strong administrative skills, contributing to the College's commitment to safeguarding and promoting diversity. Join us to make an impact in the lives of young learners!

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Reduced-price gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family-friendly policies

Free eye tests and glasses contribution

Discounted professional Hair & Beauty services

Fresh bakery offering

Qualifications

• Experience of communicating with employers of all sizes and sectors.
• Excellent administration skills and experience of managing a complex workload.
• Knowledge of the current FE curriculum, including Study Programmes, T levels, and Apprenticeships is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage employer relationships for work placements.
• Coordinate, monitor work placements, and support quality assurance processes.
• Meet specific targets for securing high-quality work placements.

Skills

Communication

Administration

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

£23,623 to £28,795

Working with Business Development colleagues to develop, manage and sustain employer relationships for work placements across the curriculum offer.

You will be required to support the successful delivery of work placements across 16-19 study programmes including those taking T levels and extended placements. You will coordinate and monitor work placements and will liaise with employers to find and develop effective work placement opportunities and support the quality assurance processes.

Meeting specific targets in terms of securing high quality work placements, in line with the college work placement strategy.

What are we looking for?

A suitably qualified individual with experience of communicating with employers of all sizes and sectors to develop effective and supportive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

With excellent administration skills you will have experience of co-ordinating, managing and monitoring a complex workload.

Knowledge of the current FE curriculum, including Study Programmes, T levels and Apprenticeships would be an advantage.

What makes US 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
• 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.

The College values diversity and is committed to creating a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.