Work Experience Coordinator x3

Work Experience Coordinator

£31,149.00 - £32,781.00 per annum (including London Weighting Allowance)

Full Time, Permanent

About UCG

United Colleges Group (UCG) is based at the heart of the education sector in London.  With a combined turnover of £50m, the Group has both the ambition and strength to create a lasting difference in the local communities it serves, and beyond. United Colleges Group, formed in 2017, has continued to provide strong education and skills support to the 16,000 learners who we serve every year. We have around 1,000 dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic staff who always put the needs of our students first and we are now looking for a Work Experience Coordinator to join our cohort of dedicated staff.

About the Role

The Work Experience Team has an opportunity for a Work Experience Coordinator. The role will involve the co-ordination of high-quality work placement opportunities for learners on 16-19 study programmes. Actively seeking new, high-quality placement opportunities, as well as being the key point of contact for employers whilst they host students on work placements. This role requires liaison with learners, employers, curriculum staff to ensure that students participate in high-quality and productive work experience programmes.

You will have sound organisational skills, your ability to work cooperatively and contribute positively and creatively to a team is also essential.

Excellent communication, administration and interpersonal skills together with a commitment to working effectively as part of a team and contribute positively and creatively are also essential in this role.

In return, the Group offers generous annual leave, a defined-benefit pension scheme, an interest-free season ticket loan, cycle scheme, free sight tests, enhanced maternity and paternity leave schemes and many other benefits.

Please note that we may close the application prior to the listed date should sufficient applicants be received.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be subject to full-vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.