Work Experience Co-Ordinator Construction x FTE

New City College is seeking 3 motivated and proactive individuals to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of our Construction and Engineering students. This is an exciting opportunity to support learners in gaining meaningful industry experience, developing workplace-ready skills, and building the confidence they need to succeed in their careers. As our Work Experience and Employer Engagement Lead - Construction and Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in connecting education with industry.

You will develop strong partnerships with local, regional, and national employers, creating a range of opportunities for students to gain valuable hands‑on experience and insight into the sector. This varied role combines employer engagement, partnership development, and student support. You will have a direct impact on student success while helping employers connect with emerging talent.

Key Responsibilities:

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers to secure high‑quality work experience placements and industry opportunities for students.
• Engage with businesses through networking, outreach, and partnership development to expand and strengthen our employer network.
• Coordinate and oversee the work experience programme, ensuring placements are meaningful, safe, and aligned with industry requirements.
• Support students throughout their placement journey, helping them maximise their experience and achieve their career aspirations.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams to embed employer engagement and industry experiences within the Construction and Engineering curriculum.
• Monitor, evaluate, and continuously improve the effectiveness of work experience and employer engagement activities.
• Promote industry collaboration through projects, guest speakers, careers events, mentoring opportunities, and other employer‑led initiatives.

We are looking for someone who is committed to supporting young people in achieving their ambitions and progressing into successful careers.

• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive and solutions‑focused approach.
• The ability to build effective partnerships with a wide range of employers and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A commitment to delivering positive outcomes and meaningful experiences for students.
• Experience in employer engagement, work experience coordination, recruitment, business development, education, or a related field would be advantageous.

Most importantly, you will be motivated by making a positive difference and enjoy creating opportunities that connect students with employers and future career pathways.

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.

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