Employability and Partnership Co-ordinator

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Job title:

Employability and Partnership Co-ordinator
Job reference: REQ
012554
Date posted: 29/06/2026
Final date to receive applications: 03/08/2026

Location:

Manchester
Salary: £26,000 - £29,500 per annum
Package:
Competitive Benefits plus Local Government Pension Scheme
Contractual hours: 35 Basis Full time
Job category/type:
Careers Employability and Guidance
Attachments:
Employability and Partnership Co-

We have an exciting opportunity at our Openshaw Campus to join our Employability, Partnership and Skills team as an Employability and Partnership Co-ordinator on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis.

In this role, you will be responsible for building and managing multiple employer relationships, arranging and overseeing high-quality student work experience and industry placements, ensuring all tracking and compliance processes are maintained to a high standard. Your ability to engage with employers, stakeholders, and educational partners will be key to establishing long‑term partnerships that benefit both businesses and students.

We are seeking someone with:

• Strong business development and relationship management experience.
• A passion for supporting and motivating young people.
• A proven ability to manage multiple employer partnerships.
• Excellent organisational skills, with attention to compliance and quality processes.
• A positive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to think outside the box.

Your contribution will ensure our institution remains at the forefront of technical skills development and industry engagement, offering students real-world opportunities and enhancing their employability outcomes.

Site Information

Our Openshaw campus is a vibrant, modern hub of learning, equipped with outstanding, industry-standard facilities designed to inspire both staff and students. Located just outside Manchester city centre, the campus offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses, with specialist spaces for areas such as construction, engineering, health, and digital.

Who are TMC?

The Manchester College is the largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16‑19 year olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that includes MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are rated “Good” by Ofsted.

The Manchester College’s offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as leaders of the future. The Manchester College is also one of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development.

Benefits

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• 3 well‑being days per year.
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• At least a GCSE or level 2 in literacy or numeracy (or equivalent).
• Experience of delivering qualifications, education or employability sessions.
• Experience of delivering group work sessions as well as working on a 1‑2‑1 basis with participants.
• Experience of developing external relationships with employers and other agencies.
• Experience of utilising computerised management information systems.
• Experience of working to targets, implementing monitoring and recording systems.
• Experience of delivering programmes that are focussed on soft skills, mentoring and employability.
• The ability to organise and to be self‑motivated.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to be fully…