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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Work Experience & Employability Coordinator at a vibrant educational institution. This role involves coordinating work placements, fostering relationships with employers, and supporting students in their industry experiences. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, organized, and passionate about promoting opportunities for young people. With generous terms and conditions, including 40 days of annual leave and a supportive community, this position offers a fulfilling career path in education. Join a team committed to making a difference in the lives of students and shaping their future success.
Employer: Eccles Sixth Form College
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £31,676 - £35,582
Posted: 1st April 2025
Expires: 20th April 2025 11:59 PM
Start Date: To Be Confirmed
Job ID: 1475843
Job Reference: SCCG2854
Work Experience and Employability Coordinator
Reference: SCCG2854 | Closing Date: 20/04/2025 | Interview Date: Week commencing: 24/04/2025
Salary: £31,676 - £35,582 per annum. (Incremental progression for post available)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time | Hours per Week: 36 hours per week | Location: Eccles College Chatsworth Road, M30 9FJ
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Eccles Pastoral team as a Work Experience & Employability Coordinator. As the coordinator at Eccles Sixth Form, you will be responsible for the co-ordination of all work-based activities, including liaising with and being a key player in the relationship between the college and employer partners. You will be a dynamic individual and able to respond efficiently to any issues that may arise. You will be highly organised, coordinating the placement rotations for a large cohort of students and innovative in creating ambitious opportunities for our young people to experience their industry. You will plan and deliver relevant induction sessions in supporting students before and on placement. You will be eager to promote the college and create new employer partnerships for industry placements for T Levels and CDF, work related activities and study programme work experience placements. The role involves liaising with students, teachers and employers to secure work placements and ensure that up to date records of all placements are maintained. The post holder is required to visit the placements to ensure they meet Health & Safety, ESFA and where applicable, awarding body requirements. You will also lead on and coordinate the three reviews per placement for industry placements, between employers and students.
For more information and to apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.
We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 40 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays). We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including Staff Wellbeing days per year. We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with 20.70% employer pension contribution. Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with. We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working. We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff as part of our Be Outstanding Development programme. We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure. Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff. Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees. The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.