Work Experience Coordinator

We are seeking a proactive and engaging Work Experience Coordinator to join a dedicated careers and employability team, supporting learners to gain meaningful work placements and develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours they need to succeed in the workplace.

The OrganisationThe Further Education provider we are working with is committed to helping every learner achieve their personal and professional goals. They take pride in offering high-quality education and careers guidance in a supportive and inclusive environment, ensuring learners are fully prepared for their future career paths.Role Responsibilities

• Source and secure relevant work experience and placement opportunities with employers that support learner development.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, businesses, and partner organisations at local, regional, and national levels.
• Deliver engaging employability sessions to prepare learners for work placements and develop their work-readiness skills.
• Ensure all placements comply with health and safety requirements, conducting risk assessments as needed.
• Organise and support employer engagement activities, including guest speakers, workplace visits, live projects, and virtual work experiences.
• Maintain accurate learner and placement records using agreed systems, ensuring progress is monitored and shared with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to integrate work experience opportunities into programmes of study.
• Promote innovation and best practice within the work experience and wider careers team.

Essential Requirements

• 5 GCSEs (A-C/9-4) or equivalent, including English and Maths.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (A Levels, BTEC National, GNVQ Advanced).
• Qualification in teaching, instructing, coaching, mentoring, or advice and guidance - or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience of working with young people individually and in groups.
• Experience of building and maintaining relationships with employers and external partners.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using data systems.

Desirable but not essential

• Level 2 Safeguarding qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in mentoring or coaching within an educational setting.
• Knowledge of FE/HE curriculum pathways including T-Levels, Study Programmes, and Apprenticeships.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Pension scheme.
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment.

Apply today and help connect learners with life-changing work experience opportunities!We have multiple roles across the region, so even if this position isn't quite the right fit, we would still like to hear from you.Important NoticeDovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters.© Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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