Industry Placement /Work Experience Coordinator, Permanent, part-time 18 hours per week typically across 3 days, Salary £26,865-£28,065 per annum full time equivalent (£13,432.50 - £14,032.50 per annum pro-rated) depending on qualifications and experience - Holiday Entitlement - 25 Days + Bank Holidays pro-rata, Closing Date – Tuesday 25th November 2025 @ Midday
We are looking to recruit an Industry Placement /Work Experience Coordinator on 18 hours a week to join the Apprenticeships Team at Hertford Regional College (HRC), based in the Broxbourne Campus, to arrange, co-ordinate and manage Industry and work experience placements, for 16-19 cohorts across all Learning areas. This role is based on site for the 3 days a week.
About HRC
HRC are a vibrant, dynamic further education college, recently graded a Good College by Ofsted, with students across two campuses, with ambitious growth and development targets.
HRC put people first – students, staff, the organisations that they partner with, and the local communities that they serve.
The HRC goal is to create a supportive environment for all staff in which they can develop their skills, progress their career and make a real difference in their local community. HRC ethos is evident in everything that they do and are always looking for new colleagues who share the HRC vision and values. As part of the HRC team, you will benefit from fantastic on-site facilities, exciting opportunities for career progression and relevant training opportunities to help you gain the additional skills that you need to reach your full potential.
About The Role
* Liaising with Programme Managers, Personal Tutors, and students regarding Industry placement and Work experience requirements.
* Ensuring students that require industry placement and work experience have secured and completed the requisite hours to meet conditions of funding.
* Supporting related sessions around group tutorial sessions such as progression to an apprenticeship, employment, and HE to students cross College
* Monitoring learner engagement and support both students and employers.
* Building and maintaining employer networks and secure placement opportunities physically and digitally for students
* Consulting effectively with Employers, Programme Managers and Personal Tutors regarding student overall attendance at Industry and work experience placements and student progress
* Collaborating with colleagues within the team to develop employer engagement opportunities across different funding streams such as Apprenticeships, HE, Adult Education Budget and Commercial courses
About You
You will display a passion for working with young people, ideally within the Further Education sector. You will have experience of working with external providers and/or employers to build and nurture relationships. You will possess effective customer service skills and the ability to manage and communicate with young people effectively.
You will collaborate with colleagues whilst using your own initiative. You will have great interpersonal and organisation skills and competent in using IT systems.
This role will suit someone who is seeking an opportunity to showcase their expertise and who can demonstrate a positive approach to developing strong links with employers to find new ways of generating employment opportunities for students.
Please include a supporting statement outlining how your skills and relevant experience make you the perfect match for the role.
All applications will be considered upon receipt, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early before the closing date.
*All positions are subject to a DBS clearance check