Work Placement Coordinator

Only FE; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP 24/7 helpline

Gym discount

Cycle to Work

Bus travel discount

Family-friendly policies

Eye tests

Food outlets

Academy Salon services

Bakery products

Job summary

Blackburn College is seeking a proactive Work Placement Coordinator to support the delivery of work placements for students on study programmes, including T Levels and extended industry placements. You will coordinate, monitor and support student work placements, ensuring learners gain meaningful industry experience that enhances their skills, confidence and career prospects.

You will identify and develop placement opportunities, build strong employer relationships and ensure activity meets

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience communicating with employers from various sectors.
• Ability to develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of further education sector, including study programmes, T Levels and Apprenticeships (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor and support student work placements.
• Develop high-quality placement opportunities and employer relationships.
• Ensure placement activity complies with quality assurance requirements.
• Organise employer visits and manage a busy workload with competing responsibilities.

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 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