At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate exciting work placements and support learners in their career journeys.
- Company: Join a dynamic college team dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, flexible hours, and great discounts.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them thrive.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 26621 - 27991 £ per year.
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
About this job
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Benefits
Our benefits include generous annual leave, flexible working, student discount, government pension schemes, cycle to work scheme, and employee assistance programme.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
