Work Experience Coordinator & Administrator

Overview

As our Work Experience Coordinator & Administrator, you will coordinate the full work experience process, including sourcing placements, conducting site visits, completing risk assessments, and ensuring safeguarding and health & safety compliance.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers to provide a wide range of high-quality placement opportunities.
• Support and host employer engagement events such as careers fairs, curriculum‑specific sessions, and networking opportunities.
• Work closely with curriculum teams to embed employer‑led activities that support student progression and meet Gatsby Benchmarks 5 and 6.
• Track placement activity, gather feedback from students and employers, and maintain accurate records including data for Compass+.
• Support the wider Careers and Progression team with day‑to‑day administration and careers‑related events.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all employer engagement activities.

This position is 20 hours per week, worked during term time only, as part of a friendly and professional team that values collaboration, reflection, and the sharing of ideas.

You will bring strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a busy and varied environment. With excellent communication skills, you will enjoy building relationships with a wide range of people, including employers, staff, students, and parents/carers.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, confident, and passionate about supporting young people to explore career pathways and gain valuable experience. You will have an eye for detail, a commitment to safeguarding, and the confidence to represent the College professionally when hosting events or conducting employer visits.

Your ability to work collaboratively, act with diplomacy and sensitivity, and provide a welcoming and supportive experience for all stakeholders will be key to your success in this role.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, we may shortlist, interview or close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.