At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead partnerships and organise work placements for students to enhance their employability.
- Company: Join a leading education provider dedicated to student success and community impact.
- Benefits: Generous leave, excellent pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by connecting them with industry opportunities.
- Qualifications: Degree or relevant qualifications and experience in building employer relationships.
The predicted salary is between 20485 - 20485 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employability Coordinator to join our Employability team at Carshalton and Merton Colleges!
- 1x 0.9FTE - Carshalton College, 32.4 hours a week over 52 weeks a year, £34,408 - £36,873 per annum
- 1x 0.5FTE - Merton College, 18 hours a week over 52 weeks a year, £19,116 - £20,485 per annum
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 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 Pensions 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 part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
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.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contribution to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.
Employability Partnerships & Work Placements Lead in Merton 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.
