Work Placement Coordinator

Work Placement Coordinator Dunstable, England

The Bedford College Group
Full Time Dunstable, England 20808 - 22807 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

We have a great opportunity based at our Dunstable campus for a Work Placement Coordinator to become a key member of our Centre Administration department.

As a Work Placement Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through:

  • Contacting and building relationships with employers, partners and external agencies to provide industry placements, work experience opportunities and identify other employer opportunities incl. guest speakers, workshops etc.
  • Working with employers with regard to Health & Safety
  • Collecting feedback from students and employers

Our ideal candidates will have experience of working within an administrative role and working with young people in some capacity or other, alongside the following qualifications:

  • A minimum of Grade A-C, or equivalent, at GCSE English and Maths
  • A Level 2 Qualification or equivalent

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational values:

  • Student centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
  • Educational excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
  • Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
  • Continuous improvement - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on best practice and learning from others.
  • Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage and support each other.
  • Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.


Further details of the safeguarding requirements and essential criteria for the post can found within the Job Description.


The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

About Us


The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

Contract Type – Bedford College Professional Services

  • 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE) / 52 weeks per year
  • 27 days per annum (plus public holidays)
  • Peoples Pension
  • Free on-site parking during weekdays and weekends (subject to availability)
  • Retail and leisure discounts

Interviews will be held on 28 April 2023

Work Placement Coordinator
The Bedford College Group

bedfordcollegegroup.co.uk
Bedford, United Kingdom
Ian Pryce
Unknown / Non-Applicable
Unknown
Company - Private
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