Job Description

Description

Job Title: Work Placement Coordinator

Department: Work Experience

Salary: 21,229.60 - 23,008.80

FTE: 26,537 - 28,761

Job Type: Permanent, 28 hours per week

In this role, you'll play a key part in connecting students with valuable real-world experiences by developing and managing high-quality work placement opportunities. You'll work collaboratively with employers to source and coordinate placements, ensuring all compliance requirements are met throughout each student's placement journey.

You'll take ownership of growing and maintaining a portfolio of employer relationships -- building new partnerships and generating placement and work taster opportunities through proactive outreach and engagement.

Working closely with curriculum teams and progress leaders, you'll support the smooth running of placement processes and procedures, ensuring a positive and professional experience for both students and employers.

You'll also manage a caseload of students across different curriculum areas, overseeing the tracking, monitoring, and reporting of placements to ensure all activity meets the college's high standards.

Key Responsibilities

To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life. To be aware of national developments in work experience and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis. Work alongside course tutors to ensure work experience & work placement activities are appropriate for the targeted curriculum area. Talk to tutorial groups about work experience/work placements, employability, career taster days and the benefit of these activities and promote work related activities. Meet with selected individual students to discuss work experience and to help source a relevant placement. Liaise with employers and students to match students to placement and to manage expectations throughout the process. Provide a holistic service to ensure students can successfully access work placement opportunities and offer appropriate support so that SEND/LLDD students have equal access to these opportunities. Use a range of employer engagement methods, to proactively seek work placement and work related opportunities for students. Ensure that all health and safety checks and other required compliance documents are completed prior to placement. Work with curriculum, students and employers to develop clear job role descriptions and SMART targets. Ensure that work experience policy and procedures are followed correctly during placement. Be the key contact person, with specific assigned students on placement, and maintain regular contact with the student and the employer. Facilitate employer networking events to celebrate work experience success and to further promote placements and other activities to new employers. To review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development

Generic Duties:

Develop a process which allows suitable students to be matched against appropriate work placement opportunities Using a range of employer engagement methods, to proactively seek work placement opportunities for college students Work alongside course tutors to ensure work experience & work placement, career taster days, employer talks are complementary to curriculum work Complete relevant placement health and safety checks and other required compliance documents where required. Talk to tutorial groups about work experience/work placements, employability, workplace expectations, career tasters and the benefits of these activities & promote work-related activities. Provide a holistic service to ensure students can successfully access work placement opportunities and work-related activities and offer the appropriate support, with 1-2-1 appointments as required Facilitate employer engagement for students in regard to their courses and interests. To carry out such relevant and appropriate duties within the framework of a post of this grade that may from time to time be required, at locations determined by the needs of the service.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria

Level 3 qualification or relevant experience Minimum GCSE Grade C/4 in English and mathematics or equivalent Understanding of the pressures faced by some students that may impact adversely on their well-being and on them successfully completing all elements of their study programme. A high level of attention to detail Ability to work collaboratively with other teams around the college in a multi-functional environment Experience of providing information in a one-to-one and group situations Experience of working with employers in supporting work-based activities/placements Must be able to demonstrate the promotion of equality and diversity Excellent computer literacy, demonstrating a willingness to learn new systems 6. High level of organisational and admin skills Essential Personal Attributes & Competencies relevant to the role Experience of working to targets Demonstrable ability to provide accurate reports on data and performance Demonstrable excellent organisational and time management skills Excellent team-worker Willingness to assist and interact and work as a contributor in classroom settings Ability to be flexible and adapt workload/priorities to meet demand Ability to relate to young people

Desirable Criteria

Experience of employer engagement networking or recruitment and business development Ability to assimilate and understand the requirements of work experience in study programmes Experience of working with students across a range of work-related activities/employer activity and provision

Please Note

This role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive sufficient applications. Early submission is strongly encouraged.

Benefits

Why Join The City of Liverpool College?

Benefits of working at the College

As a valued member of our College community, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pension Scheme

You'll be part of the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 20.20%, one of the best pension packages in the sector.

Leave entitlement

Up to 30 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 wellbeing day. You'll also benefit from 5 to 7 days statutory closure and 2 further days closure at Easter.

Employee Benefit Platform

As part of your role, you'll have access to the COLC Employee Benefits Platform, a one-stop hub for a wide range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and everyday savings. You'll be able to access discounts at major supermarkets, fashion and lifestyle retailers, tech stores, travel providers, and more. You'll also benefit from the Cycle to Work Scheme, cinema and leisure discounts and tech and home appliance discounts, with the option of spreading the cost through salary sacrifice. The platform is part of our commitment to supporting you in every aspect of your working life - and beyond.

Health and Wellbeing

As part of our commitment to supporting your health and wellbeing, all employees have access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - a completely confidential support service available 24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you're facing personal challenges, looking for advice, or simply need someone to talk to, Health Assured is here to help. Through Health Assured, you can access a 24/7 confidential helpline, face to face, online or telephone counselling, as well as structured support for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, legal and financial concerns.

You'll also have access to the online wellbeing portal, a secure, user-friendly platform offering a wide range of self-help resources, health assessments, articles, and guidance covering emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing, and to the Wisdom App, which offers mood trackers and wellbeing tools, meditation guides, fitness videos, and self-help modules as well as daily wellbeing tips.
You'll also be entitled to a free eye test through our voucher scheme with Specsavers, which covers a full eye exam (worth up to 25) and even includes 45 towards a pair of glasses. We also offer free flu vaccinations to help keep you feeling your best all year round.

Travel

We offer interest-free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail. That means you can enjoy the savings of up to two months' free travel--without having to cover the full cost upfront. It's all about making your commute more affordable and less stressful.

Flexible Working

We offer flexible working options depending on business need to support our employee's work-life balance.

Professional Development

We're passionate about helping you thrive, offering a mix of formal and informal professional development opportunities--designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your career.

College Benefits

Our excellent sports and fitness facilities can be used free of charge by staff. You can also access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons, and a staff discount at our Academy Restaurant.

About The City of Liverpool College

About The City of Liverpool College

The City of Liverpool College is a leading education provider for almost 12,000 students across the Liverpool City Region, from ages 16 and up.

Our passion for nurturing talent and personal approach to teaching makes sure all our students are fully equipped to realise their potential and be empowered to live out their career ambitions.

We believe in opportunity for all and offer access to both academic and vocational courses. From GCSE to degree level, our students achieve some of the highest exam results in the region.

As a recognised leader in skills and education, we are proud to have been named the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce 2024 Skills Provider of the Year, a testament to our deep-rooted commitment to delivering outstanding education that meets the needs of our students and the regional economy. We are also a proud member of the Chartered Institution for Further Education, reinforcing our position as a centre of excellence within the sector. Our recent Ofsted inspection rated us 'Outstanding' for Adult Provision and Personal Development, highlighting our dedication to providing life-changing education that empowers learners at every stage of their journey.

Our Mission

To provide high quality skills and education by delivering opportunities for growth to all people and businesses of the Liverpool City Region.

Our Goals

Deliver world class skills in business Provide an outstanding learning and student experience Develop the talent for sustainable employment

Safeguarding Our Students

The City of Liverpool College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare our learners, and all staff will require an Enhanced DBS check.

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career?

Join a dynamic team shaping the future of education in the Liverpool City Region. With over 600 dedicated staff, five campuses, hundreds of courses, and more than 10,000 students, we're proud to be a leader in learning and innovation. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and become part of our journey.