Placement Coordinator

Company: Blackpool and The Fylde College
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Location: Ormskirk
Job Description:

The Role

We’re seeking a proactive and organised Placement Coordinator to join our Business Development Team. You’ll play a pivotal role in creating high‑quality industry placement opportunities for students across T Levels, Work Experience, and Higher Education programmes. By working closely with employers, curriculum teams, and students, you’ll help ensure placements are meaningful, compliant, and aligned to learning outcomes – supporting students to gain valuable real‑world experience and succeed in their future careers.

How You’ll Make An Impact

  • Collaborate with curriculum teams and employers to design placements with clear objectives, ensuring alignment with course requirements and positive student outcomes.
  • Prepare and support students for placement, including CV development, interview coordination, and ensuring they understand employer expectations.
  • Monitor, track, and maintain accurate records of placement activity, ensuring compliance with DfE, QAA, and internal quality standards, including student safety processes.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by gathering feedback from employers and students, working with Careers and programme teams to enhance placement experiences and expand opportunities.

What We Offer

  • Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part‑time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure period.
  • An excellent pension scheme.
  • Professional development and funded training opportunities.
  • Flexible working options and family‑friendly policies.
  • Comprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives.

How We Support You

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can provide the support you need.

Please note that a full application must be submitted in order to apply for this role; CVs alone cannot be accepted.

Our Safeguarding Responsibilities

BFC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.

All roles at BFC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre‑employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK.

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Posted: July 10th, 2026