Work Experience Co-ordinator

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 7SA

Pay: £26,621 to £27,991 per year, Generous Annual Leave, Gov Pension Scheme

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 07/07/2026

Work Experience Coordinator – ROLE DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a motivated and learner-focused Work Experience Co‑ordinator to join our college team. You’ll play a key role in sourcing, coordinating and supporting high-quality industry placements and work experience opportunities, helping learners develop the skills, confidence and behaviours they need to succeed in their future careers. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact on learners’ progression and employability.

• Develop employer partnerships – Build and maintain strong relationships with employers to secure high-quality work experience and industry placement opportunities.
• Identify new employer partnerships that enhance the learner experience across a range of curriculum areas.
• Act as the key point of contact for employers, learners and curriculum teams throughout the placement process.
• Support learner development – Prepare learners for work experience through guidance, employability coaching and placement preparation.
• Monitor learner progress during placements, providing support and intervention where required.
• Ensure learners gain meaningful experiences that develop their knowledge, skills and professional behaviours.
• Coordinate placements and ensure compliance – Match learners to suitable placement opportunities based on their programme and career aspirations.
• Complete all required administration, records and documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure all placements meet safeguarding, health and safety, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate and promote opportunities – Work closely with curriculum colleagues and external partners to maximise employer engagement and learner participation.
• Promote the value of work experience and industry placements to learners and employers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance employer engagement and placement quality.

• A relevant qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent).
• Experience of working with employers, young people or within education, training or employability.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage a varied workload and coordinate multiple placements simultaneously.
• Confidence using digital systems to maintain accurate records and monitor learner progress.
• An understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and equality within education and the workplace.
• A commitment to supporting learners and promoting positive progression outcomes.

Our benefits include generous annual leave, flexible working, student discount, government pension schemes, cycle to work scheme, and employee assistance programme.