Work Experience Coordinator Digital & IT

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; London; On-site; NOK 355,000 - 457,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Accessible campuses

On-site gym and cafés

Staff development/CPD days

Travel: interest-free loans for season

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Discounts

Job summary

New City College in London is seeking a dynamic Work Experience Coordinator for the Digital & IT curriculum. You will build and maintain employer relationships to secure placements and oversee the work experience program, ensuring placements meet required standards.

You will support students throughout their placements, collaborate with academic staff to embed work experience into learning, and monitor effectiveness to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students or curriculum initiatives is desirable.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Passionate about education and student development.
• Proactive and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with employers to provide placements for students.
• Coordinate and manage the work experience program.
• Support students throughout placements and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with academic staff to integrate work experience into the curriculum.
• Monitor and evaluate the program and implement improvements.

Skills

Employer engagement

Relationship building

Networking

Communication skills

Student development

Organizational skills

Job description

Work Experience Coordinator Digital & IT

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role:

New City College is looking for a dynamic and driven individual to play a vital role in supporting our students to gain valuable experience in the workplace supporting the Digital and IT Curriculum area.

Employer engagement is key to the success of this role. You will build, develop, and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national organisations to provide employer engagement opportunities for our students, through developing existing relationships, cold calling, and networking opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building and maintaining relationships with employers to secure work experience placements for students.
• Coordinating and managing the work experience program, ensuring all placements meet the required standards.
• Supporting students throughout their work experience, providing guidance and resolving any issues that arise.
• Collaborating with academic staff to integrate work experience into the curriculum.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the work experience program and making improvements as needed.

Who You Are:

We are seeking someone who is passionate about education and student development, with excellent communication and networking skills. You should be proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Experience in a similar role or environment is desirable.

What the college offers its staff

What We Offer:

• Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff (TPS or LGPS)
• Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube).
• On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at some campuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.
• Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborative workingenvironment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive setting.
• Financial Perks: Interest-free loans for annual travel season tickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapy treatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance program.
• Discounts: Save money on day-to-day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel.

For further information please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

About New City College:

New City College is proud to be an Ofsted Outstanding college, the largest in England to receive this top rating. With campuses across east London, south-west Essex, and two language schools, we are a sector leader in further education.

Joining NCC means becoming part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality education and skills that benefit our students and communities. We offer industry-standard facilities, expert staff, and strong partnerships with leading organisations. Our focus on future-ready skills and technology ensures students are well-prepared for higher education or employment, and employers trust us for staff training and development.

Following the merger of seven colleges, NCC has become one of the UK’s most influential FE providers, offering sixth form education, adult learning, apprenticeships, ESOL, EFL and SEND. With a turnover of £130 million, 20,000 students and 1,800 staff, we are a major force in the sector.

We are proud of our inclusive, diverse community and have a zero-tolerance approach to racism and discrimination. As we look ahead, we remain committed to investing in our people and resources to provide an excellent, supportive learning environment that meets the needs of both students and employers.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. This does not prevent any other candidate with or without a protective characteristic from applying for our jobs.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks, which may include an Enhanced DBS check (with a Children’s Barred List check), references, right to work, medical clearance, online searches, and other relevant suitability checks. Unsatisfactory checks may result in an offer being withdrawn. These roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, applicants will be required to disclose relevant criminal convictions and cautions in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.