Work Placement Coordinator Ref: Me2223018d - Northampton, United Kingdom - Northampton College

Northampton College

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Northampton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ref:
ME2223018D

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary:
In the range of £20,966 - £23,176 per annum (Dependent on skills, experience and

qualifications)

Reporting to:
Director of WBL

Primary Location:
Northampton, Booth Lane Campus

Closing Date:
Sunday 21st May 2023

Interview Date:

TBC

About Northampton College
Northampton College is proud to be the leading provider of further education in the South East Midlands region. As a College,

who have been rated by Ofsted as 'good' with outstanding features, we are committed to developing the professional and

technical skills of our students, who are the workforce and leaders of the future._ _

The Team
The Business Centre department of the College consists of employer engagement, work experience, administration and
apprenticeship delivery teams who work together closely to develop the employability and career progression of students,
including apprenticeships. Working in collaboration with employers to support the recruitment needs of the local business
community.

Our close proximity to local communities puts us in a unique position to meet both the learning and training needs of individuals
and employers throughout Northamptonshire. As part of the college's strategy for employer engagement it is vitally important
that there is a proactive approach to communicating with local businesses to ensure that they are fully aware of the college
products and services and that there is focused business development activity to work in partnership with local employers to
meet the local skills need. The primary purpose of this post will be to account manage employers to promote strong working
partnerships in order to support in curriculum planning and support them with the recruitment pipeline of their business, ensuring
that we maintain and grow relationships to develop career opportunities and progression of students and NEETs in
Northamptonshire and the surrounding area.

The Role
To secure suitable work experience placements full time study programme students across curriculum areas of the College.
Working with local employers to secure vocationally relevant work placements, offering careers advice and guidance and
working with internal departments such as student services, curriculum areas and Apprenticeship teams to maximise
opportunity for career options and progression.

Experience of employer engagement
Operation and maintenance of Microsoft office
Experience of providing high levels of customer care
Experience of working with a CRM system
Careers advice and guidance is desirable.
Ability to communicate at all levels
Willingness to work flexibly
Work under pressure and to deadlines
Able to work to set and monitor targets and performance.

Rewards and Benefits include

35 days pro rata annual leave, comprising 24 personal days, pro rata (1 September 31 August), including 8 bank holidays

and 3 closure days. The College reserves the right to designate up to 3 closure days per holiday year.

Discounts through membership of the NUS, ranging from Student Prime (Amazon), to eating out, fashion, beauty,

entertainment, technology and travel.

Eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit scheme including an employer contribution rate of

22.9%)

Right to request flexible working from start date
Access to continued professional development.
Free car parking
Gym facilities
24 hours per day, 365 days per year Employee Support Helpline
Enhanced maternity/shared parental and paternity schemes
Paid Compassionate Leave up to five working days paid absence (in a rolling twelvemonth period) on compassionate

grounds in the event of bereavement or serious illness of a close relative)
***further details on how to apply.

This post will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Job Description & Person Specification

Work Placement Coordinator

Ref:
ME2223018D

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary:
In the range of £20,966 - £23,176 per annum (Dependent on skills, experience and

qualifications)

Reporting to:
Director of WBL

Primary Location:
Northampton, Booth Lane Campus

Closing Date:
Sunday 21st May 2023

Interview Date:

TBC

If you would like to be a part of our successful team please go to
**This post will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Northampton College
Northampton College is proud to be the leading provider of further education in the South East Midlands region. As a College,

who have been rated by Ofsted as 'good' with outstanding features, we are committed to developing the professional and

technical skills of our students, who are the workforce and leaders of the future._ _

The College has a culture of high expectations and high achievement, with 95% of students passing their qualifications and 94%

progressing into employment or further study. The expertise, professionalism and commitment of all our staff is critica