At a Glance
- Tasks: Source work placements and engage with employers to support learners' experiences.
- Company: Join a friendly team at East Surrey College and John Ruskin College.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent pension schemes, holiday package, and gym access.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and innovative college setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths & English, strong admin skills, and experience in employer engagement.
The predicted salary is between 28564 - 28564 £ per year.
College location: East Surrey College (Redhill) and John Ruskin College (Croydon)
Salary: £28,564
Hours: 8:45 am - 5 pm (6 months fixed term)
We are currently seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Work Placement Coordinator to join our friendly and hardworking team. In this exciting role you will have responsibility to source extended work experience placements in specific sectors for learners on different programmes. You will be involved in work-related projects to meet the demand from curriculum departments for 16-18 full time learners and act as the main point of contact for all work experience and project enquiries within the College group.
Working closely with the Business Development and Curriculum teams and other managers, you will engage with existing employers and be able to understand different work experience needs of learners and develop ways to streamline contact with employers. You will be responsible to plan timings and structure of all placements whilst establishing a system for the monitoring and tracking of learners in work placements. You will deal with day-to-day communication with employers and learners and support the college with key placement events.
The successful candidate must have:
- Maths & English GCSE / Level 2 equivalent
- Strong administration and communication skills
- Previous experience of seeking new placement and work-related project leads
- Previous experience developing relationships with employers to develop business needs and growth
- Full clean driving license, own transport and willingness to use own transport for work purposes (including between campuses)
- Equality & Diversity Level 2 (or willing to obtain)
If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such as a choice of two excellent pension schemes, a brilliant holiday package, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.
Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campuses are smoke-free zones.
As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Work Placement and Employer Engagement Officer (Maternity Cover) in Redhill employer: East Surrey College / John Ruskin College
East Surrey College and John Ruskin College offer a vibrant work environment where Porters play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our campuses. With a commitment to equal opportunities and a focus on employee growth, we provide a supportive culture that values contributions from all staff members. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of working in a dynamic educational setting.
Contact Details:
East Surrey College / John Ruskin College Recruitment Team
