Employability & Partnership Co-ordinator

The Manchester College has many Campus locations across Greater Manchester, each with its own specialist cutting-edge facilities within a friendly and supportive environment. We are the largest Further Education College in the UK providing education and training to a wide range of learners.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Harpurhey Campus to join us as an Employability and Partnership Co-ordinator on a permanent, full time (35 hours per week) basis.

You will be responsible for developing and securing a wide range of work-related activities, supporting learners, tracking, monitoring, and enhancing their employability skills and curriculum. You will be required to work in partnership with the College's Careers, Employability and Welfare team, the Student Experience team and with curriculum departments to deliver an outstanding professional employability service. This will be achieved by offering a range of training and support for learners through 1:1 and group support prior to and during work placements, volunteering, projects, mock interviews, applications for work and other work-related activities.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Level 2 literacy or numeracy (or equivalent)
• Degree or relevant professional qualification would be desirable
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be desirable
• Experience and knowledge of one or more specific industries is desirable

In return you will benefit from an excellent package including:

• 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• significant pension contribution
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme
• Simply Health scheme care vouchers

The Manchester College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you wish to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit our website to apply! (url removed)/vacancies.

Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills and Experience detailed within the role profile.

Salaries are based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

The closing date for this job advert is 31/05/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!

The LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.