Fixed Term Contract Until 31/7/27
Location: Milton Keynes – Chaffron Way Campus
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (Subject to experience)
We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to help connect our Construction students with real industry opportunities.
In this role, you'll build relationships with local construction employers, secure high-quality industry placements and work experience opportunities, and support students as they take their first steps into the sector. You'll play a key role in helping students develop the skills, confidence and experience they need for successful careers in construction.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience in employer engagement, recruitment, apprenticeships, work-based learning, construction, or business development who enjoys building relationships and making a genuine difference to people's futures.
What you'll be doing
- Developing and maintaining relationships with construction employers across Milton Keynes and the surrounding area.
- Generating work experience and industry placement opportunities for students.
- Matching students to suitable placements and supporting them through the process.
- Monitoring placement activity, maintaining accurate records and reporting on outcomes.
- Working with curriculum teams to ensure students gain meaningful industry experiences.
We're particularly interested in hearing from people who have:
- Existing contacts or networks within the construction sector.
- Experience in employer engagement, recruitment, apprenticeships, sales, business development or work experience coordination.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Experience recording, monitoring and reporting against targets or KPIs.
- The ability to motivate and support young people.
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Why join us?
At Milton Keynes College, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on students' futures while working closely with local employers to address skills needs across the construction sector. Every successful placement you create helps a student gain valuable industry experience and move one step closer to their career goals.
OUR BENEFITS
- 25 days annual leave
- 3 additional company closure days during the festive season
- Birthday off
- UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
- A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card, Blue Light Card and our reward and recognition platform
- Employee wellbeing platform
- Access to a variety of EDIB related Employee Networks
- Great working environment with complementary parking at both our Milton Keynes and Bletchley sites
