Work Placement Co-Ordinator – Internal Applicants Only

WORK PLACEMENT CO-ORDINATOR 6 Month FTC – Internal Applicants Only

Location: Milton Keynes – Bletchley and Chaffron Way Campuses
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract: Fixed Term Contract 6 Month Secondment
Salary: Approx up to £13,978 Pro Rata (FTE £27,956)
Reporting To: Deputy Head of School, Work Experience and Industry Placements

IN SHORT

Be part of this exciting opportunity to join the Work Experience team at Milton Keynes College.

We are seeking innovative and self-motivated people to help promote an exceptional student experience in relation to the employer facing elements of the student journey. You will be responsible for sourcing and promoting high quality work experience/industry placements for our students both on full-time study programmes and T-levels. You will work closely with students to ensure they are matched appropriately to placements and support them in preparing for interviews with employers.

The College believes its purpose is to transform lives through the quality of the learning experience it offers. We are modelling new ways of working, designed to co-produce better skills outcomes for employers and learning outcomes for students. The College is part of the UK’s fastest growing economy and serves a community of more than 300,000 people with over 12,000 students each year.

Milton Keynes College has a clear strategy and understands what we want and need to achieve. We are looking for someone who wants to make that transformation a reality!

MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College. All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level.

OUR BENEFITS

• 25 days annual leave, 3 additional days leave for Christmas to New Year closure and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
• A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card
• Employee wellbeing platform with options to book free activities