Work Experience Co-ordinator

Job description

Work Experience Co-ordinator

ROLE DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an organised, proactive and learner-focused Work Experience Co-ordinator to join the team at Lewisham College.

You will co-ordinate work experience opportunities for learners across the College, working closely with curriculum teams, learners and employers to arrange meaningful placements and work-related opportunities. You will manage placement arrangements from initial employer engagement through to completion, ensuring that learners are appropriately prepared and that all required documentation, checks and records are completed accurately.

The role will involve building strong relationships with employers, supporting curriculum teams to identify suitable opportunities, monitoring learner participation and hours, maintaining accurate records on College systems, and ensuring placements meet NCG quality and safeguarding requirements.

About you

We are looking for someone with experience of work experience, work placements, employer engagement, employability or a similar education/training environment.

You will need:

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple placements and deadlines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, particularly when working with employers, learners and curriculum staff.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records and using IT/database systems.
• An understanding of work experience, workplace expectations, safeguarding and Health & Safety.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and respond positively to changing demands.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach, with a genuine commitment to helping learners develop their employability and achieve their career goals.

A relevant Health & Safety qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous.

About Lewisham College and NCG

Lewisham College is a thriving further education college serving the local community and is part of NCG, one of the UK's leading college groups. Lewisham College works closely with employers and local partners to provide education and training that supports learners into further study and employment.

NCG brings together seven colleges, more than 30,000 learners and over 2,000 colleagues, with a shared mission to enable social mobility and economic prosperity through exceptional education.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that plays a key role in connecting learners with employers and helping them gain the practical experience, skills and confidence needed for their future careers.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Flexible Working
• Student Discount
• Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme

For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits

NCG VALUES

Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.

• Being both inclusive and diverse
• Trusting and respecting our communities
• Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
• Inspiring excellence and curiosity

For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy