Work Experience Coordinator

Work Experience Coordinator

£31,983.00 - £33,664.00 per annum (including London Weighting Allowance)

Full Time, Permanent

Who we are

United Colleges Group provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16–18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs, across our five campuses and two colleges; City of Westminster College and College of North West London. The Cockpit Theatre also forms part of the Group.

With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.

Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding.

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.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to join a Group that has the resources to develop the talents of both students and staff, you can find more information on this role and details on how to apply by visiting our dedicated recruitment microsite https://ucgjobs.com/

Alternatively, you can e-mail us on hr@ucg.ac.uk for more information, quoting the job reference.

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.