Three Work Experience Coordinator posts at New City College support placements for Construction and Engineering students. The job is to build relationships with local, regional and national employers to secure placements, then run the work experience programme and support students through them. Duties also cover curriculum collaboration and careers events, split between employer engagement, partnership development and student support. Start is as soon as possible, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Build and maintain employer relationships to secure high-quality work experience placements and industry opportunities
- Network and run outreach and partnership development to grow the employer network
- Coordinate the work experience programme so placements are meaningful, safe and meet industry requirements
- Support students through their placements to get the most from them and reach their career goals
- Work with curriculum teams to embed employer engagement and industry experience in Construction and Engineering courses
- Monitor, evaluate and improve work experience and employer engagement activity
- Organise industry projects, guest speakers, careers events, mentoring and other employer-led initiatives
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Ability to build partnerships with a wide range of employers and external stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills and managing multiple priorities
Other
- Commitment to delivering positive outcomes and meaningful experiences for students
- Commitment to supporting young people in achieving their ambitions and progressing into careers
Nice to have
- Experience in employer engagement, work experience coordination, recruitment, business development, education or a related field
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