Placement and Employment Coach (Construction Trades)
City College Norwich & Easton College
2 x 0.5 roles (or full-time equivalent considered)
18.5 hours per week x 2 roles or 37 hours x 1 role
Fixed-term to 31 March 2027 (potential extension)
Salary £25,255 – £27,373 per annum (£12,627 – £13,686 per annum if part time)
Shape futures. Build careers. Power the next generation of talent.
We’re looking for passionate and proactive Placement & Employment Coaches to support students into meaningful industry experiences across Construction Trades and Building Services.
Funded through the Construction Industry Placement Fund, these are exciting, high-impact roles where you’ll work directly with learners and curriculum teams to ensure more students access high-quality work placements—helping them take their first steps into rewarding careers.
What you’ll be doing
Coach and support students to prepare for, secure, and succeed in industry placements
Work closely with curriculum teams to align placements with learning outcomes
Coordinate and monitor placements, ensuring strong attendance, engagement, and progress
Build relationships with employers to support student opportunities and experiences
Provide ongoing guidance and pastoral support to ensure every learner gains confidence, skills, and real-world insight.
Why this role matters
This role is part of a major investment in the future workforce—helping tackle skills shortages while giving young people life-changing opportunities to thrive in industry.
You won’t just be placing students—you’ll be unlocking potential, building confidence, and bridging the gap between education and employment.
What we’re looking for –
We’re seeking individuals who are:
- Passionate about supporting young people to succeed
- Strong communicators with the ability to motivate and coach learners
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple placements effectively
- Comfortable working with both students and employers
- Knowledgeable or interested in construction, engineering, or technical sectors
What you’ll get
- A meaningful role with visible impact on student careers
- The chance to work across dynamic, in-demand sectors
- A supportive team environment with strong collaboration
- Potential for role continuation beyond initial funding
Be part of something bigger
These posts are fully funded through to March 2027, with potential to extend—so now is the perfect time to join and make your mark.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please click the ‘apply’ button.
Closing date: Sunday 26 July 2026
As a College we are required to undertake various Safer Recruitment checks as set out within the guidance from the Department for Education Keeping Child Safe in Education. We require all staff to undertake an enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS Check and to register with the DBS Update Service. Please note: From 28 November 2020 the government implemented changes to the filtering rules, and we have been instructed that we cannot accept any update service checks on DBS certificates that have been issued before this date. Therefore, a new one must be completed with City College Norwich.
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