At a Glance
- Tasks: Build employer partnerships and oversee work placements for learners.
- Company: Join the dynamic Employability team at Carshalton and Merton Colleges.
- Benefits: Generous leave, excellent pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to equality and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' careers while developing your own skills.
- Qualifications: Degree or relevant qualifications with experience in employer engagement.
The predicted salary is between 35709 - 35709 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employability Coordinator to join our Employability team at Carshalton and Merton Colleges!
As Employability Coordinator, you will build on our existing external employer partnerships, build new ones and oversee the monitoring and organisation of Work Placements and Employability activities for our full-time learners. Working with the Head of Employability, you will ensure all our Study Programme/T-Level learners gain meaningful work experience/industry placements, adhere to health and safety policies and practices and monitor and record work experience/placements on college systems.
We’re looking for someone who is confident and engaging – someone who can develop pro‑active relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. With high personal standards and expectations, you will work well under pressure and to agreed deadlines, and be receptive to new ideas and initiatives, with a creative approach to problem solving.
You will ideally hold a degree or relevant professional qualifications in an appropriate subject and be active and experienced in generating employer links across a wide range of industries.
The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year. The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package will be pro‑rated for part time staff.
As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Employability Partnerships & Work Placements Lead in Carshalton employer: Carshalton College
Join our dynamic team at Carshalton and Merton Colleges, where we prioritise employee growth and a supportive work culture. With competitive salaries and flexible working hours, we offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a collaborative environment that fosters professional development.
