Colchester Institute
Work-Related and Placement Learning Manager
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At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.
We are seeking a Work Related and Placement Learning Manager to join our team
In this role, you will coordinate work-related activity across the College, including work experience, T Level industry placements, and other employer-led learning, ensuring all learners and employers benefit from a consistent, high-quality, and compliant experience.
About the role:
- Design and maintain a College-wide framework for all work-related activity, setting clear processes, responsibilities, and quality standards.
- Develop and review all policies and procedures for work-related activity, in line with DfE requirements and funding rules.
- Coordinate work-related activity across all curriculum areas, ensuring every learner has meaningful experience of work and planned hours are achieved.
- Ensure a consistent learner experience of work-related activity, regardless of programme of study.
- Work with Inclusive Learning Support and curriculum teams to make work-related activity accessible to all learners.
- Ensure a consistent, professional experience for all employers involved in work-related activity.
- Secure and develop employer capacity for work experience and T Level industry placements, referring wider opportunities to the relevant College teams.
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Essential Experience:
- Experience of employer engagement, business development, or partnership working within education, training, or industry.
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective employer or stakeholder relationships, including engagement with senior-level contacts.
- Experience of working within education, skills, training, or workforce development.
- Experience of coordinating projects, partnerships, or cross-organisational initiatives.
- Experience of supporting industry placements, work experience, T Levels, or employer-led learning activities.
- Experience of working collaboratively with curriculum teams and external stakeholders.
- Experience of producing and using performance information to monitor progress against targets and identify areas for action.
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Essential Qualifications:
- Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent.
- Educated to Level 3 or equivalent professional experience in employer engagement, business development, account management, education, or a related field.
Why join us?
At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.
We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.
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