Work Placement Coordinator

Reaseheath College; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Nantwich seeks a proactive Work Placement Coordinator to plan and oversee high-quality work placements for students. The role involves engaging with employers, conducting health and safety checks, and supporting learners to ensure ideal work experiences that align with their career aspirations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a background in customer service.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work towards Level 2 Health and Safety qualification.
• Demonstrable customer service experience necessary.
• Must possess high level of IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with employers for placements.
• Conduct health and safety checks for compliance.
• Monitor placement progress with reviews.
• Support learners in maintaining accurate placement records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Communication

Negotiation

IT Skills

Education

Level 2 Health and Safety qualification or equivalent

Job description

Our Work Placement team plays a vital role in ensuring students gain meaningful, career-enhancing experiences with industry partners. We work closely with employers to create opportunities that support learner development, progression, and employability, while strengthening the College's reputation across sectors.

We are seeking a proactive and organised Work Placement Coordinator to join our team. You will be responsible for planning and coordinating high-quality work placements that align with learners' career aspirations and curriculum goals. This role involves engaging with employers, supporting students, and ensuring placements are safe, purposeful, and well-documented.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage with employers to secure quality work placement opportunities.
• Conduct health and safety checks and ensure compliance with placement standards.
• Collaborate with learners and employers to set clear goals and expectations.
• Monitor placement progress through regular reviews and feedback.
• Support learners in maintaining accurate placement records and reflections.
• Liaise with curriculum teams to ensure placements enhance learning outcomes.

Requirements:

• Level 2 Health and Safety qualification or equivalent or be willing to work towards.
• High level of IT Skills and experience.
• Demonstrable evidence of providing an excellent level of customer service.
• Ability to build relationships within the industry to forward our reputation.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with individuals at all levels including students, colleagues and the wider industry.

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.