Role: Work Placement Coordinator - Business, Travel & Tourism
(FTC until 31st March 2025)
Hours – 36.25 per week
Salary - £23,973 - £27,087
Location – Stockport
The Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG) has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Work Placement Coordinator to join the team to help us achieve our vision of unlocking potential and fostering success, specifically supporting our Employer Engagement department and Curriculum teams.
We have recently entered a new and exciting phase through the merger with Cheadle and Marple 6th Form College. The merger has extended the reach of our vision to further shape and lead 16-19 and adult education across the borough of Stockport.
At Trafford & Stockport College we are committed to promoting and celebrating high standard in education, equality for all and most importantly we are dedicated to safeguarding and encouraging the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Role:
You will liaise with organisations to identify and secure work experience opportunities for students; you will also work closely with curriculum teams and managers to facilitate a well-planned work experience programme.
About you:
If you are passionate about your specialist subject and sharing your knowledge, skills and experience and have an enthusiasm for supporting apprentices then there has never been a better time to join Trafford & Stockport College Group.
We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of success in the employability, recruitment or work experience field (or similar), who has previous outstanding business development skills; the ability to liaise effectively with employers and other agencies. In addition you will have previous experience of identifying the knowledge and skills of learners and coaching and supporting learners to ensure they receive quality work experience placements.
To be successful in this role you must have Maths and English at Level 2 or equivalent.
About TSCG:- A Great Place to Work
The Trafford & Stockport College Group has recently entered the next exciting phase of its journey through the merger with Cheadle and Marple 6th Form College. Every year, thousands of students join us on courses that are designed to further their career prospects, enable transition to higher education or simply satisfy a desire to learn new skills and support well-being. Employment at Trafford & Stockport College Group brings many benefits including: -
Benefits:
1. 48 days annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays)
2. Generous contributory company pension scheme
3. Childcare discounts
4. Onsite Costa Coffee
5. Employee Assistance Programme
6. Continuous Professional Development
7. Free Parking
Colleagues at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all of our students and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes.
The Trafford & Stockport College Group promotes, celebrates and values diversity and is committed to promoting equality for all. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.
The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
This position is open to direct applicants only
We look forward to receiving an application from you.
** If sufficient applications are received the advertisement may close early. Please submit your application as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for the role