Job Title:Work Placement Coordinator – Digital Curriculum
Department:Digital
Reporting to:Associate Director Curriculum, Digital
Contract: NSG Business Support, Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary:£25,276 to £30,390 per annum
Annual Leave: 30 days per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays
Pension: NEST Pension Scheme
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to support the development and delivery of work placement opportunities within our Digital department, including T Levels. You will be responsible for identifying and securing placement opportunities, building strong employer partnerships, and coordinating placements to ensure students within the Digital department are well prepared and make meaningful progress in the workplace.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain, review, develop and increase the work placement opportunities across a range of courses in the department including T Levels.
* Support, monitor and record the progress of students in their workplace setting and review SMART targets for students on the college systems.
* Meet with students prior to their placements and discuss their needs and the college’s expectations of students whilst on placement.
* Facilitate interview and recruitment processes with employers where required to secure work placement opportunities for students.
* Carry out workplace Health & Safety Vetting and complete relevant records in line with the college policy and procedure.
Qualifications
* Good general education to at least Level 3 or equivalent.
* Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).
* IOSH (Managing Safely) qualification or willingness to work towards it.
* Assessor qualification or willingness to work towards it.
Skills & Experience
* IT skills appropriate to the needs of the post.
* Ability and communication skills to build relationships, in particular with students from age 16 to adults and employers.
* Knowledge and understanding of the further education curriculum, including T Levels (Desirable).
* Proven ability in administration or project work and good written communication skills.
* Full UK driving licence – ideally with own transport.
Benefits
* Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
* Health & Wellbeing: free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family.
* Family‑friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
* Professional development: extensive training, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
* Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days.
* Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at onsite salon.
* College benefit scheme: College Extras.
* Up to 15% cashback at top retailers and restaurants.
* Discounted gift cards for big brands.
* Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Discounted onsite car parking.
Safeguarding Our Students
Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.
Right to Work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Equality & Diversity
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.
Contact
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Nicola Loughran, Associate Director Curriculum, Digital, at N.Loughran@mbro.ac.uk.
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