Job Description

Salary

31,885 - 35,849 per annum

Contractual hours

14.8

Basis

Part time

Package

30 Days Annual Leave (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period

17.1% Employer Pension Contribution into Local Government Pension Scheme

Date posted

25/06/2025

Job reference

RR00000532

About us

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

About the role

We have high aspirations and standards for ourselves, and our learners and this role will be a key one in supporting the college's mission to be consistently great and ensure our students get the qualifications and skills they need to go further in employment, careers, apprenticeships, further training, and university level courses. The Employability Relationship Coordinator role is fundamental to achieving this.



This post will drive the engagement of employers for work placements and tasters and work-related employer and community projects to enhance the employability and progression opportunities for our students. The post will also be a key driver in the Co-Design, Co delivery model where key employers contribute to our curriculum planning to ensure we are preparing the workforce of the future

Main Responsibilities:

Work with Academy teams, local and regional employers, and other stakeholders to drive the quality and scope of work experience and T Level placements to achieve outstanding student outcomes. As well as seeking projects in the local community this post will bring in opportunities for Industry Placements and Mandatory Placements and Full-Time work opportunities. They will ensure compliance throughout the engagement and contracting stage including the correct capture of data and the completion of H&S and due diligence checks and the initial collecting of the employer / stakeholder insurance documentation. Increase levels of employer engagement with existing and new organisations in the local business community including Industry Placements and Mandatory Placements and full-time work opportunities Ensure outstanding levels of compliance, correct capture of data and robust H&S and due diligence check and appropriate seeking of employer insurance documentation Deliver a high quality, responsive customer focussed service to employers Support the work with departments to implement an effective cross college approach to placements, tasters, paid work, voluntary work, and projects Support the Employment Services Officers to ensure the employer requirement and need is met as per contract discussion e.g. skills and attributes of learner Support the development of the curriculum offer with the introduction of employers to delivery staff including the account management Strive to develop the skills development plan linked to the latest Ofsted report feedback Act as the main point of contact for college students (excluding apprentices) with employers Be a key driver in the cross-college Co-design Co-delivery project including the obtaining of external stakeholder leads Develop productive working relationships with employers to achieve outstanding outcomes for students Work collaboratively with other departmental teams to raise the profile of the College in the local community Act as College ambassadors at all times (Internal events, External Events and Online)

If you want to find out more about the role please contact Neil Wragg, Head of Curriculum Employer Partnerships - Neil.Wragg@sheffcol.ac.uk

What we can offer you

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between 31,885 - 35,849 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.

Our benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with SYPA - 17.1% Annual leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period Health and wellbeing, we offer + Employee assistance programme through Bupa
+ Occupational Health through PAM
+ Free eye tests for VDU users
Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses

Further information can be found on our Benefits and Career Development pages.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant, we're pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding

Next Steps:

To apply:

Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk CVs are currently not accepted.

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 22nd July 2025

Please be aware - If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.