Work Experience Coordinator

Who we are?

Stockton Riverside College is a dynamic and ambitious college, recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted, recognised for delivering exceptional standards of education and training. We offer a comprehensive range of academic, vocational and higher education courses for young people, adult learners, and apprentices. Proudly serving our local community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to achieve their full potential.

As part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit- we are driven by a shared vision: ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond.

Our dedicated and skilled staff are at the heart of our success, supporting learners and contributing to the wider community. We are seeking candidates who believe in the power of education to transform lives and who share our commitment to excellence, opportunity and achievement.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Work Experience Coordinator to join the ETC team reporting to our Work Experience & Industry Placement Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in preparing learners for employment while supporting employers to develop the skilled workforce needed for the future.

Working closely with curriculum teams, employers and external partners, you will ensure that high-quality industry placements and work experience opportunities are aligned with employer needs, the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP), and national Further Education priorities around skills strategies.

As a Work Experience Coordinator with ETC, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with employers, coordinating meaningful work placements that enhance learners' employability, career readiness and progression. You will work collaboratively with curriculum managers to ensure placements support vocational learning and respond to current and emerging labour market demands. The role will contribute directly to the College's ambition to strengthen employer partnerships, improve student outcomes and support regional economic growth through skills development.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of work experience with either a school or college setting, employer engagement or partnerships within education, training or employment services.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety and employer compliance requirements.
• Experience using databases or management information systems.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:

• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on-site parking
• Pro-Hybrid working employer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 14.2% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• 24/7 Free Online GP access
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more.
• Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
• Bike2Work Scheme

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Flexible lunch breaks.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.

Safeguarding is also a priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty.