Work Experience Coordinator

Are you passionate about teaching and inspiring students? Join one of the largest and most successful further education college groups in England, known for its vibrant campuses and commitment to excellence. Recently praised in an Ofsted inspection for outstanding student behaviour and personal development programs, this institution is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment.

• Full-time (36 hours per week)
• Location: West London

The Work Experience Coordinator is responsible for identifying new work experience opportunities with employers to ensure that the theoretical elements of courses are covered. This role involves collating information on existing work experience placements and supporting course teams in preparing students for their work experience.

• Identify and secure new work experience opportunities with employers, ensuring alignment with course requirements.
• Maintain a central database of existing work experience placements.
• Liaise with potential and current work experience providers, academic managers, teaching staff, and students to facilitate effective work experience arrangements.
• Support course teams in preparing students for work experience, including briefing sessions and documentation.
• Travel occasionally to other college campuses and employers' premises as required.

• Good standard of general education (minimum GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years' administrative experience in a busy, customer-focused environment.
• Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Office, MS Teams, and experience with databases/systems.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases.
• Understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Safeguarding in education.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, work flexibly, and use own initiative.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required for the role.

Benefits of working with Reed FE:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area.
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf.
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club.
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave, and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment.
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonuses.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2-year employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.