Work Placement Co-Ordinator Early Years

Work Placement Co‑ordinator Early Years

(22 hours per week, term time only)

To co‑ordinate work experience activity across Early Years and Childcare courses at level 1‑3. The successful candidate will be student focused, and will have the student's interest at the heart of what they do, ensuring all learners attain valuable industry experience/industry placement which enhances their achievement and progression, supports their career aspirations and meets the requirements of their course.

This post would suit someone who is or has worked in the Early Years or childcare sector and is looking for a change in role, or someone looking to work alongside our curriculum team supporting students to develop their employability, independence, personal skills and confidence.

You will be able to establish and develop strong relationships with health employers and community members with a clear commitment to ensuring these relationships remain long‑standing. Consequently, you will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be confident with working with 16‑19‑year olds, helping them to locate a suitable placement that forms a compulsory part of their study programmes, working closely with the curriculum teaching teams and other staff.

As a work placement co‑ordinator, you will be organised and have the ability to prioritise, ensuring that all students are placed in an environment appropriate to their career aims and during their scheduled dates and ensuring that all administration including health and safety checks are complete.

Candidates should tailor their personal statement to demonstrate how their personal strengths meet the requirements of the job specification and job description, ensuring all points are addressed.

• Generous pension scheme
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Dedicated CPD days
• 2 wellbeing days
• 2‑week Christmas closure
• Opportunities for hybrid working
• On‑site discounted gym
• Free parking
• UCS College Group Extra discount package, including top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and more

UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability‑confident employer and will do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert should we receive a sufficient level of interest!