Cambridge Regional College have an exciting opportunity for a Work Experience & Placement Coordinator to join our Careers and World of Work team at our Cambridge & Huntingdon Campuses. You will join us for 36 hours per week on a term time only basis. You will receive a salary of between £21,832 - £22,955 per annum, equivalent to a full time, full year salary of £25,823- £27,152 per annum, plus staff benefits
About the role:
As part of the Careers & World of Work team, you will act as the bridge between students, curriculum areas and employers to support students in their preparation for the World of Work (WoW). You will build strong partnerships with employers to support students in securing work experience and placements for their course or study.
Primary duties include:
- Acting as a department link; working with curriculum colleagues to plan and arrange opportunities for students to engage in work-related learning.
- Building strong partnerships with employers to support students to secure work experience and placements.
- Supporting curriculum with the planning, tracking and monitoring of World of Work activity.
- Ensure students are briefed and prepared for external placements and visits, including accompanying students on trips.
- Ensure appropriate workplace checks are completed, in line with college policies.
- Work collaboratively with Curriculum, Student Services and Employer Engagement teams to identify opportunities for students to further develop industry-related skills.
This role is based at Cambridge campus, with occasional travel to Huntingdon campus and visits to employers.
What we are looking for in our role:
The successful applicant will have:
- A proactive, welcoming and collaborative approach to working with others.
- Drive to open opportunities and break down barriers for students to access industry experience.
- Experience of working in an inclusive education environment or supporting young people to develop their employability skills.
- Experience of developing successful partnerships with employers or external stakeholders.
- The ability to analyse data; checking for accuracy and interpreting insights from reports.
- Strong team work and independent working skills
- Knowledge of the government requirement for completion of work experience in FE and benefits to young people
To apply, you must have:
- Qualified to Level 3 minimum
- Grade 4 GCSE English & Maths or equivalent
- Experience of building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience working with young people in a supportive role
- Strong administration and IT skills
- Initiative, self-motivation and ability to prioritise tasks
For an informal chat, please contact Kelly Gray-Brill, Careers & World of Work Manager (01223 418200)
Cambridge Regional College is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields.
CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in. We value our staff as we understand they make a difference in transforming lives and as such our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.
Rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:
- Generous holiday leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Discounted rates on Apple products
- Free gym membership option and discounted classes
- Discounted rates on college courses
- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services
- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC
- On site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets (The Park Bistro, Costa Coffee at Cambridge Campus and Starbucks at Huntingdon Campus)
- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme
- Staff Development opportunities.
Safeguarding statement
Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
