Work Experience Coordinator

About the Role

We are seeking an innovative and motivated individual to join our dynamic Work Experience Team. Our quest is to provide our students with the opportunities to gain outstanding work‑related experiences in order to build the skills needed to access employment in the future.

Key Details

• Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
• Salary: £26,787 – £28,894 per annum
• Contract: Fixed term contract
• Employer: Leicester College

Responsibilities

• Network and develop strong sustainable relationships with external agencies and employers to generate new opportunities.
• Match, record and review work experience, placements, and encounters for your designated caseload of students.
• Participate in the development and implementation of cross-college enterprise and work skills engagement activities and events.
• Support students in preparing and completing work experience applications and documentation.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 minimum qualification in English and maths; Level 3 (or higher) qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject.
• Proven track record for achieving targets and deadlines.
• Strong communication, persuasion, negotiation and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and work in different environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and use of SMART strategies.

Key Skills

• Excellent organisation, planning and communication skills.
• Good at multi-tasking, adaptation to change, and working in varied environments.
• Effective use of Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.
• Emotional intelligence: empathy, congruence and strong interpersonal skills.
• Results driven, critical yet creative thinker with lateral problem solving.

Professional Development

We will invest in your CPD to enhance your potential abilities and support you to achieve your personal career goals.

We will still consider applications even if you don’t meet every single one of the requirements, so don’t be put off if you don’t match them perfectly.

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