Work Placement co-ordinator (12-month Fixed Term Contract)
Posted 3 hours ago by North Lindsey College
The vacancy
At DN College Group, we are committed to achieving the highest standards and providing a caring, safe, and inclusive environment. We work collaboratively to achieve shared goals, using our initiative to find creative solutions. We take individual and collective responsibility, working with integrity and respect for each other.
We are seeking a dedicated and organised Work Placement Co-ordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will support the Work Placement Team Manager in planning and preparing work placements across the College curriculum, ensuring all learners receive an outstanding experience.
This is a fixed term contract, up to 12 months.
Key Responsibilities:
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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: 20th October
Interview date: 31st October
About us
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.
The benefits
All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.
DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.
At DN College Group, we are committed to achieving the highest standards and providing a caring, safe, and inclusive environment. We work collaboratively to achieve shared goals, using our initiative to find creative solutions. We take individual and collective responsibility, working with integrity and respect for each other.
We are seeking a dedicated and organised Work Placement Co-ordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will support the Work Placement Team Manager in planning and preparing work placements across the College curriculum, ensuring all learners receive an outstanding experience.
This is a fixed term contract, up to 12 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organise and Develop Work Placements: Support the Work Placement Manager and Team Leader in organising and developing new and existing work placements.
- Health & Safety Assessments: Conduct Health & Safety assessments of work placement settings and address any issues/concerns.
- Student Support: Assist with briefing meetings, DBS checks, and distribution of relevant documentation to providers.
- Database Maintenance: Help develop and maintain a database of employer and commercial/industrial links.
- Communication: Effectively communicate with the Work Placement Manager/Team Leader and other team members.
- Monitoring Progress: Monitor the progress of work placements and address any issues that arise.
- Relevant qualification and good IT skills, including word processing and spreadsheets.
- Experience working with the 14-19 age group and within the education sector.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High levels of organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and use initiative.
- Flexibility to meet the varied demands of the post.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Owner of a driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and completing risk assessments.
Click 'Apply Now' to apply for this post.
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: 20th October
Interview date: 31st October
About us
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.
The benefits
All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.
DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- 3641980
- Job ID:
- 222438978
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