Industry Placement Coordinator - Health and Social Care - CS12194 in Royal Leamington Spa

Salary: £11,465.04 - £12,010.27 per annum. For any roles that start part way through the academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months. The schedule for this post is Monday‑Thursday.

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College). This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

About Royal Leamington Spa College: Warwickshire College Group (WCG) is a forward‑thinking, multi‑campus educational institution rooted in the Midlands and dedicated to empowering learners, driving regional prosperity, and addressing national priorities. Royal Leamington Spa College is a creative and healthcare hub, addressing skills gaps in esports, digital media, and health and social care.

Background to the Post: The full‑time study programme for all learners requires them to undertake relevant internal and external Industry Placement and employability activities. The post holder will work with employers to find suitable placements and actively explore opportunities to help ensure all learners have access to meaningful placement opportunities. The appointed person will also support the monitoring of placements and maximise other employer engagement opportunities where internal work experience is planned. The post holder will report to the Head of School for Health, Education, Well‑being and Hospitality studies at Royal Leamington Spa College.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Co‑ordinate the provision of Industry Placement to a nominal case‑load of 16–18‑year‑old students studying Health & Social Care.
• Ensure relevant health and safety checks are carried out for each placement.
• Co‑ordinate and record details of provision for each student.
• Develop and maintain a broad base of employers with whom the department can work to secure suitable work placements for the students.
• Work closely with the students’ Personal Learning Advisor to place students in their chosen area of work.
• Provide support to the work placement providers and facilitate the opportunity of work placements.
• Work closely with the academic team and student Personal Learning Advisor.
• Provide students with guidance and support where needed to achieve a successful work placement.
• Develop and sustain good working relations with existing employers and new employers.
• Maintain and develop a database of suitable work experience providers and input provider names onto the College’s CRM system.
• Provide regular reports for departmental managers.
• Be innovative and enterprising in arranging work placements to benefit the students.
• Attend relevant external events that will lead to increased employer engagement and placement opportunities.
• Support events and conferences staged by the college and department to the benefit of students.
• Promote Industry Placement in a positive and dynamic way.
• Attend team meetings and work as part of a team; attend external meetings as required.
• Work on one’s own initiative and support the team’s objectives, including to facilitate and enable positive destinations for all the students.
• Be flexible particularly in dealing with busy employers.
• Record contact hours with students to claim the appropriate funding and monitor students' completion of relevant work placement log books.
• Assist with any other support duties across the department as may be required from time to time, including preparation of open days / career events.
• Undertake CPD as required by the department and College.
• Support the delivery of the T‑Shaped Employability Framework.
• Attend college delivered ‘Teaching Essentials’ training.

Offers of Work: For the successful candidate, a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre‑employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

Essential Attainments:

• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 equivalent qualification.
• Working knowledge of information technology such as e‑mail, the internet and other software applications.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Availability to travel between sites and will hold a full UK driving licence without major endorsements.
• Experience of working effectively with processes and systems including Excel and relevant CRM packages.
• A First Aid qualification or willingness to gain qualification.
• A proven knowledge of the commercial sector.