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The Vacancy
Cambridge Regional College have an exciting opportunity for a Work Experience & Placement Coordinator to join our Careers and World of Work team at our Cambridge & Huntingdon Campuses. You will join us for 36 hours per week on a term time only basis. You will receive a salary of between £22,814 - £23,988 per annum, equivalent to a full time, full year salary of £26,985 - £28,374per annum, plus staff benefits
This role is fixed term until June 2027.
About the role:
As part of the Careers & World of Work team, you will act as the bridge between students, curriculum areas and employers to support students in their preparation for the World of Work (WoW). You will build strong partnerships with employers to support students in securing work experience and placements for their course or study.
Primary duties include:
Acting as a department link; working with curriculum colleagues to plan and arrange opportunities for students to engage in work-related learning.
Building strong partnerships with employers to support students to secure work experience and placements.
Supporting curriculum with the planning, tracking and monitoring of World of Work activity.
Ensure students are briefed and prepared for external placements and visits, including accompanying students on trips.
Ensure appropriate workplace checks are completed, in line with college policies.
Work collaboratively with Curriculum, Student Services and Employer Engagement teams to identify opportunities for students to further develop industry-related skills.
This role is based at Cambridge campus, with occasional travel to Huntingdon campus and visits to employers.
What we are looking for in our role:
The successful applicant will have:
A proactive, welcoming and collaborative approach to working with others.
Drive to open opportunities and break down barriers for students to access industry experience.
Experience of working in an inclusive education environment or supporting young people to develop their employability skills.
Experience of developing successful partnerships with employers or external stakeholders.
The ability to analyse data; checking for accuracy and interpreting insights from reports.
Strong team work and independent working skills
Knowledge of the government requirement for completion of work experience in FE and benefits to young people
To apply, you must have:
Qualified to Level 3 minimum
Grade 4 GCSE English & Maths or equivalent
Experience of building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Experience working with young people in a supportive role
Strong administration and IT skills
Initiative, self-motivation and ability to prioritise tasks
We are CRC
Cambridge Regional College is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in several fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you’ll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.
In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.
The Benefits
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Our Values
Innovation
We are creative and fearless in our work.
Accountability
We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
Teamwork
We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.
Benefits
Generous holiday
Teaching staff 42 days, management 35 days and support staff 27 days. In addition to 8 days bank holidays plus Christmas closure
Generous pension scheme
Generous Contributory Pension Schemes: TPS 28.68% and LGPS 17.10%
Free gym membership options
and discounted classes (Cambridge campus)
Discounted rates on college courses
Occupational Health services
Free annual flu vaccination
and Corporate Eye Care Scheme
Free on-site car parking
with EV charging spaces available
Exclusive retail discounts
High street and online store options with Rewards@CRC
On site subsidised outlets
restaurants, retail & coffee including Costa and Starbucks
Free independent telephone counselling service
with our Employee Assistant Programme
Staff Development opportunities
Plus discounted or fully funded rates on college course
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