Work Experience and Industry Placement Coordinator

6 months ago


Portsmouth, United Kingdom City of Portsmouth College Full time

**Job Title**: Work Experience and Industry Placement Coordinator
**Location**: Highbury Campus, Portsmouth
**Salary**: £25,999.00 - £27,507 Full-Time Equivalent, £18,269.56 - £19,329.24 Actual

**Job Type**: Part-Time Permanent, 26 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year

**About us**:
At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

We aspire to become the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, promoting a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture. Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

**What we offer**:

- Annual Leave: 25 days total and 2-week closure for Christmas & 8 bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme 26.10%
- Learning & Development programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
- Onsite discounts: COPC Hair Salon & 50% off at the COPC Sports Centre
- Free car parking across all campus sites

**About the role**:
The Work Experience and Industry Placement Coordinator will facilitate and manage work experience and industry placements for students. This role involves liaising with local businesses and organisations to secure placements, coordinating the placement process, and providing support to both students and employers to ensure successful and meaningful experiences.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses and organisations to secure work experience and industry placement opportunities
- Coordinate the placement process, including matching students to appropriate placements
- Provide support and guidance to students throughout their placements
- Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures
- Monitor and assess the progress and success of placements
- Organise and conduct pre-placement briefings and post-placement evaluations
- Collaborate with academic staff to integrate work experience into the curriculum

**To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you**:

- Evidence of commitment to professional development
- A good standard of Maths and English
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners

**Diversity and Inclusion**
Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

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