Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting young people to gain valuable experience in the workplace? We're looking for a proactive and organised

Work Placement Co-Ordinator

to join our dedicated team at DN Colleges Group.


In this rewarding role, you'll play a key part in helping students access high-quality work placements that enhance their learning and career prospects. You'll work closely with curriculum teams, employers, and students to ensure placements are safe, meaningful, and well-supported.

Actual Salary: 22,308.10 per annum

Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday (8:30am - 5:00pm) Friday (8:30am - 4:00pm) / 35.5 hours per week / 38 weeks per year

Key Responsibilities

Organise and develop new and existing work placements across curriculum areas. Carry out Health & Safety assessments and support safeguarding in placement settings. Brief students and staff on the placement process and expectations. Maintain accurate records and employer databases. Monitor placement progress and resolve any issues that arise.

Essential Criteria

A relevant qualification and strong IT skills (Word, Excel). Experience working with 14-19-year-olds and within the education sector. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational and planning abilities. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary 30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas. Professional development opportunities. Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme. On-site gym & florist (site dependent). Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.

Additional Information

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to

sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Closing date: 13th October 2025

Interview date: 17th October 2025

For more information about the role, please contact us at:

staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk

Join us in shaping the future of our students through meaningful work-based learning opportunities.


North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.


We offer post-16 study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships, part-time short courses and Higher Education programmes.


Across all of our provision we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield, to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.