Employability Coordinator

Carshalton and Merton Colleges 03/08/2026 £ 18,496 – £35,709 per annum (FTE £36,992 – £39,677 per annum), plus up to 40 days + Bank Holidays.

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FTE – Carshalton College 32.4 hours a week over 52 weeks a year £33,292 – £35,709 per annum.

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FTE – Merton College 18 hours a week over 52 weeks a year £18,496 – £19,838 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employability Coordinator to join our Employability team at Carshalton and Merton Colleges!

As Employability Coordinator, you will build on our existing external employer partnerships, build new ones and oversee the monitoring and organisation of Work Placements and Employability activities for our full‑time learners. You will work with the Head of Employability to ensure all our Study Programme/T‑Level learners gain meaningful work experience/industry placements, adhere to health and safety policies and practices and monitor and record work experience/placements on college systems.

We’re looking for someone who is confident and engaging, able to develop proactive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. With high personal standards and expectations, you will work well under pressure and to agreed deadlines, be receptive to new ideas and initiatives, and have a creative approach to problem solving.

Ideally you will hold a degree or relevant professional qualifications in an appropriate subject and be active and experienced in generating employer links across a wide range of industries.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year and an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

The benefits package will be pro‑rated for part‑time staff.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.