Placement Coordinator

This permanent role sits in the college's Placement team, where the coordinator finds and monitors work placements that match students' courses and career goals. The post centres on building relationships with employers, tutors and parents, then preparing learners for placements and checking how they get on once there. It is target-driven and runs 37 hours a week. Fit depends on an enhanced DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK.

• Source and secure high-quality industry placements and work experience with employers and external organisations
• Prepare students for placements, including CVs, applications, interview skills and workplace readiness, with tutors and curriculum teams
• Guide, support and monitor students throughout their placement journey
• Carry out placement visits and reviews
• Ensure students receive an appropriate induction, including health and safety requirements
• Monitor student engagement, attendance and progress
• Support completion of learning logs and placement documentation
• Evaluate the impact of placements on student development, achievement and progression
• Liaise with employers and curriculum staff to resolve issues and support needs
• Ensure placements are risk assessed, authorised and managed under college safeguarding, health and safety and placement procedures
• Act as first point of contact for placement enquiries, resolving queries, concerns and complaints

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 9-4 (previously A-C), or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths

• Proven experience in a similar customer-facing role

• Confident in working towards and achieving targets
• Experienced in multitasking and being highly organised
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confident using digital systems and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge and awareness of safeguarding in an educational setting

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK