Work Placement Coach

Work Placement Coach

• Location: Peterborough
• Type: Full time
• Reporting to: Work Placement Team Leader
• Salary: £26,994

Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Peterborough.

Role Purpose

• Act as a key liaison between learners, curriculum teams, and employers to secure meaningful work placements.
• Lead on employer engagement and placement planning to meet learning objectives and college targets.
• Ensure all safeguarding, health and safety, and documentation requirements are completed before, during, and after placements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with curriculum staff to identify placement needs and match learners accordingly.
• Promote and prepare learners for work placements through tutorials, workshops, and learning platforms.
• Carry out risk assessments and employer health and safety checks in line with college policy
• Manage all placement documentation, including learner profiles, parental consent, and DBS checks where applicable.
• Maintain strong external relationships with employers, generating new leads and opportunities.
• Monitor placement progress, gather feedback, and support learners and employers throughout the process.

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications, including Level 3 and minimum of 5 GCSEs (A-C including English and Maths).
• Experience supporting young people and liaising with employers in an educational or training environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding policies, workplace risk assessments, and health & safety.
• Full right to work in the UK, with a clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.

Important Notice

• Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.
• This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).
• Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.