This is a permanent full-time management post at Colchester Institute, coordinating work-related learning across all curriculum areas. The holder designs the College-wide framework for work experience and T Level industry placements, writes the policies behind it and monitors quality and compliance. It also leads the T Level Employer Working Groups and builds employer partnerships alongside curriculum and business support teams. Applicants need Level 2 English and maths and Level 3 or equivalent employer engagement experience.
What the job involves
- Design and maintain a College-wide framework for all work-related activity, with clear processes, responsibilities and quality standards
- Develop and review all policies and procedures for work-related activity in line with DfE requirements and funding rules
- Coordinate work-related activity across all curriculum areas so every learner has meaningful experience of work and planned hours are achieved
- Ensure a consistent learner experience of work-related activity regardless of programme of study
- Work with Inclusive Learning Support and curriculum teams to make work-related activity accessible to all learners
- Ensure a consistent, professional experience for all employers involved in work-related activity
- Secure and develop employer capacity for work experience and T Level industry placements, referring wider opportunities to the relevant College teams
- Monitor compliance with work-related activity requirements and report on quality
- Lead the T Level Employer Working Groups
- Coordinate the development of high-quality industry placements
- Build strong employer partnerships and enhance learner experiences
- Support an employer-informed, skills-focused curriculum aligned with local, regional and national priorities
Qualifications
- GCSE English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or an equivalent such as CSE Level 1, O-Level C or Level 2 adult numeracy or literacy
- Level 3 qualification or equivalent professional experience in employer engagement, business development, account management, education or a related field
Experience
- Employer engagement, business development or partnership working within education, training or industry
- Developing and maintaining effective employer or stakeholder relationships, including with senior-level contacts
- Working within education, skills, training or workforce development
- Coordinating projects, partnerships or cross-organisational initiatives
- Supporting industry placements, work experience, T Levels or employer-led learning
- Working collaboratively with curriculum teams and external stakeholders
Skills & knowledge
- Producing and using performance information to monitor progress against targets and identify areas for action
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