Work Experience / Industry Placement Coordinator

Permanent, Part Time (30 hours per week, ideally across 4 days)
Located on the edge of the Lake District, Furness College is the largest FE College in Cumbria offering an extensive range of courses with a particular emphasis on technical learning, apprenticeships and Higher Education, in addition to the broadest A’ level offer in Cumbria. We are a community of staff dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive environment for all.
We offer:
•Competitive salaries
•Generous annual leave
•Flexi scheme
•Family friendly policies
•Fantastic facilities and resources
•Training opportunities
•Free onsite parking
•Onsite gym
•Funded Flu vaccinations
•Funded eye tests
•A great working environment!
Work Experience / Industry Placement Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Student Services department, sourcing, coordinating and monitoring suitable experience of work for all 16-18 study programmes including T Levels.
The successful candidate will need to be highly organised, focused and professional; confident to engage with employers, curriculum, stakeholders and students to increase the range of learner opportunities whilst meeting organisational needs.
Applicants should have a passion for education and training and hold a relevant Level 3 qualification.
Closing Date: 26 February 2024
Interview Date: 29 February 2024
Furness College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and staff. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken, including an enhanced DBS check with barred lists and references.
Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying this post is ‘exempt’ from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975 as amended by the ROA 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986.