Work Experience Administrator in Peterborough

Salary - £25,407 per annum

Hours - 37 hours per week

Contract - Permanent, all year round

Location - Peterborough

Closing Date – 30th June 2026

Interviews - 14th July 2026

Are you a highly organised administrator who enjoys keeping systems running smoothly and supporting people to succeed? If you have a keen eye for detail, strong administrative skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Work Experience Team as a Work Placement Administrator at Peterborough College. Working closely with employers, students and colleagues across the College Group, you'll play a key role in ensuring work placements are accurately recorded, fully compliant and effectively managed. This is a varied role where no two days are the same, offering the opportunity to make a real difference to students as they gain valuable industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining employer, student and placement records across our work placement systems and databases.
• Processing placement documentation and ensuring all compliance requirements, including insurance and consent forms, are completed before placements commence.
• Monitoring placement hours, reviews and feedback, producing reports to support team performance and student progress.
• Administering bursary funding and financial support for eligible students in line with funding regulations.
• Coordinating DBS applications, verifying documentation and tracking application progress.
• Responding to employer, student and staff enquiries, delivering excellent customer service and administrative support.
• Supporting meetings, maintaining team records and ensuring documentation remains accurate, organised and audit‑ready.

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience in an administrative or customer‑focused role.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Google applications.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional and confidential approach when handling sensitive information.

Benefits

• Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro‑rata for part time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death‑in‑service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on‑site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.