Employability Coordinator

Contract Type:
Permanent, Term Time Only

Location:

Newcastle, Sunderland and Teesside

Hours:

22/24

ESPA College provides high quality programmes of study that are tailored to meet the needs and talents of a wide range of individuals. As a result of this approach, college students make excellent progress. Key components of a successful study programme are the work experiences, ‘tasters’ and supported internships available to learners. The college is now looking to recruit a member of staff for the role of Employability Coordinator.

The ideal candidate will be a team player that has experience of supporting learners undertaking work experience and has experience of working across different settings.

ESPA College provides high qualityprogrammesof study that are tailored to meet the needs and talents of a wide range of individuals.

As a result of this approach, college students make excellent progress. Key components of a successful studyprogrammeare the work experiences, ‘tasters’ and supported internships available to learners. The college is now looking to recruit a member of staffforthe role of Employability Coordinator.

The ideal candidate will be a team player that has experience of supporting learners undertaking work experience and has experience of working across different settings.

• The role will include coordinating work experience alongside Employability Champion’s in Sunderland,Newcastle,and Stockton.
• The successful candidate willbe required to hold or be willing to obtain an IOSH certificate (provided by ESPA for candidates without IOSH)
• The ideal candidate will bea driver.
• The role will obtain andmonitornew work experience opportunities for all learners and build on existing employer partnerships.
• The ability to carry out workplace risk assessments will be part of the role
• The successful candidate will also oversee the completion of Vocational Profiles, contribute to Work Placement Logbooks, Transition Plansand keepaccurateand up to date central records of each work placement.
• Ideally the candidate will be trained in or have a good understanding of Teaching Systematic Instruction, T.S.I. (Job Coaching) or be willing to undertake appropriate staff development
• The successful candidate will support college training inputs around CEIAG and coordinate an annual Employability week.

ESPA offers all staff an excellent employment package which includes:

• Company Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
• Intensive Induction with continuous training and development
• Family Friendly Policies

If you wish to discuss the position further, please contact Patrick Cahill(College Principal) on  or for an application form please contact Human Resources Department at  Please note,ESPA do not offer sponsorship