Work Placement & Careers Coordinator in King's Lynn

Work Placement & Careers Coordinator in King's Lynn

King's Lynn Placement 17123 - 17363 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
College of West Anglia

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Help students gain skills and find work placements while supporting their career ambitions.
  • Company: Join a passionate team at CWA focused on careers education.
  • Benefits: Generous leave, fee waivers, pension scheme, and local discounts.
  • Other info: Exciting opportunity with potential for job share and career growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives and shape their futures.
  • Qualifications: Experience in career guidance and strong relationship-building skills.

The predicted salary is between 17123 - 17363 £ per year.

We are excited you have visited our Careers page. We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

Location: Kings Lynn

Benefits:

  • Generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff
  • Five College closure days (pro-rata for part-time)
  • Fee waivers on some College courses
  • Contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Discounts with local businesses
  • Access to a cycle to work scheme

Hours: 26 hours per week (37 weeks per year); 4 days per week, hours to be discussed at interview

Salary: £17,123 - £17,363 (inclusive of a non-contractual recruitment and retention allowance of £978)

Are you passionate about helping young people develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to succeed in the workplace? In this varied and rewarding role, you'll work with students, employers and curriculum teams to source meaningful work placements, provide careers support and help learners to achieve their future ambitions. You'll build strong relationships with local employers, visit students on placement, help learners overcome barriers to employment and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure every student has access to high-quality industry experiences.

You'll also play an important role in supporting careers education and helping students make informed decisions about their next steps into employment, apprenticeships or higher education. You'll be joining a successful and highly regarded Work Placement and Careers team, where each coordinator works closely with specific curriculum areas to support learners on their journey into employment, apprenticeships and higher education.

It's an exciting time to join the team. We're ambitious about the future of careers education at CWA and have a clear ethos of 'Careers, not Courses', placing progression and employability at the heart of everything we do. This opportunity has become available following a promotion of an existing well-respected member of the team, and provides an excellent opportunity to join an experienced, supportive and hugely passionate department. Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Lucas Cooper on lucas.cooper@cwa.ac.uk

Closing date for receipt of all applications: midnight, Sunday 2nd August. We are yet to schedule an interview date for this post but expect to offer interviews in the middle of August. Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face; we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

Work Placement & Careers Coordinator in King's Lynn employer: College of West Anglia

As a Work Placement & Careers Coordinator at CWA in King's Lynn, you will join a supportive and inclusive work culture dedicated to empowering high needs learners. With generous annual leave, comprehensive training opportunities, and a commitment to equality and diversity, CWA stands out as an excellent employer that values the growth and well-being of its staff while fostering meaningful connections with local businesses to enhance student success.

College of West Anglia

Contact Details:

College of West Anglia Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Work Placement & Careers Coordinator in King's Lynn

Relationship Building
Career Guidance
Work Placement Coordination
Collaboration
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Empathy