Work Placement Coordinato
Job Details
Job Title:
Work Placement Coordinator
Department:
Work Based Learning
Campus:
South Downs
Salary:
Grade 3 Spine Point 11 - £24, actual salary £9,190.03)
Contract Type:
16.5 Hours Term-time only.
About the Role
The right candidate will have data entry experience, proficiency in IT and an ability to communicate with students and employers alike. Candidates will also have total commitment to the College's vision, mission and values, be able to work both independently and as part of a team and have a proactive and creative approach to sourcing placements. In return you will work for a supportive and vibrant team.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
* Develop and deliver an outstanding provision that is highly responsive to all stakeholder needs while remaining fully compliant with relevant legislation, audit requirements, financial regulations and funding guidelines
* To liaise with Account Managers to help with sourcing employers for WEX and Industry Placements
* Promotion of WEX and Industry Placements to curriculum, to ensure there are improvements in participation levels, and these improved levels are maintained.
* To compile reports for the Head of Faculty on participation levels in WEX and Industry Placements to ensure adherence across the whole curriculum, and report on study programmes where participation is low.
* Contribute to tutorials as and when required to support all work-based opportunities
* Respond to student enquiries and issues with regard to placements, offering support, guidance and help to contribute to an outstanding learner experience.
Requirements
You will need:
* Qualified at Level 2 in English and Maths
* Recent industry knowledge
* Understanding of current FE funding and delivery programmes
* Ability to engage with employers and learners
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
In return, you will receive:
* Invest in Your Growth: Access a wide range of training, in-house coaching, workshops, and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research, with potential international travel.
* Generous Pension Plans: Benefit from either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers' Pension Scheme.
* Ample Time Off: Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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Application
How to apply
We strive in offering an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process to all candidates. Should you have any questions at all, or require any support with reasonable adjustments, please contact and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible.
For more information on the position itself, please connect with Chris Richards at for any queries. Please note, we appreciate the value of each applicant but kindly ask that you complete an application form as we do not accept CV's.
If you would like to take a look at the job description for this vacancy, please see this under Supporting Documents on the right-hand side of the page.