Work-Related and Placement Learning Manager

Colchester Institute Corporation; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Colchester Institute is recruiting a Work Related and Placement Learning Manager for Colchester Campus. The role focuses on designing and maintaining a college-wide framework for work-related activity, aligning with DfE funding rules and ensuring meaningful learner experiences across curriculums.

The role requires coordinating with curriculum teams and Inclusive Learning Support to make activities accessible, and to secure employer capacity for work placements and industry placements.

Qualifications

• Experience in employer engagement, business development or partnership work.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with employers or stakeholders, including senior contacts.
• Experience within education, skills, training or workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a college-wide framework for work-related activity with clear processes and standards.
• Develop and review policies for work-related activity in line with requirements and funding rules.
• Coordinate work-related activity across curriculum areas to ensure meaningful learner experiences.
• Ensure a consistent learner experience of work-related activity across programmes.
• Collaborate with Inclusive Learning Support and curriculum teams for accessibility.
• Provide a consistent, professional experience for all employers involved in work-related activity.
• Secure and develop employer capacity for work experience and T Level placements.

Skills

Employer engagement

Partnership development

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Collaboration with curriculum teams

Performance data analysis

Education

GCSE English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent

Level 3 or equivalent professional experience in related field

Job description

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

Job title: Work Related and Placement Learning Manager

Full Time, Permanent

Colchester Campus

About the role:

• Design and maintain a College-wide framework for all work-related activity, setting clear processes, responsibilities and quality standards.
• Develop and review all policies and procedures for work-related activity, in line with DfE requirements and funding rules.
• Coordinate work-related activity across all curriculum areas, ensuring every learner has meaningful experience of work and planned hours are achieved.
• Ensure a consistent learner experience of work-related activity, regardless of programme of study.
• Work with Inclusive Learning Support and curriculum teams to make work-related activity accessible to all learners.
• Ensure a consistent, professional experience for all employers involved in work-related activity.
• Secure and develop employer capacity for work experience and T Level industry placements, referring wider opportunities to the relevant College teams.

Essential Experience:

• Experience of employer engagement, business development or partnership working within education, training or industry.
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective employer or stakeholder relationships, including engagement with senior-level contacts.
• Experience of working within education, skills, training or workforce development.
• Experience of coordinating projects, partnerships or cross-organisational initiatives
• Experience of supporting industry placements, work experience, T Levels or employer-led learning activities.
• Experience of working collaboratively with curriculum teams and external stakeholders.
• Experience of producing and using performance information to monitor progress against targets and identify areas for action.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent.
• Educated to Level 3 or equivalent professional experience in employer engagement, business development, account management, education, or a related field.

At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.

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