Work Placement Coordinator

Role Summary

We are looking for an organised and proactive Work Placement Co-ordinator to support the planning preparation and delivery of work placements across curriculum areas within DN Colleges. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with students employers and curriculum teams helping learners gain valuable workplace experience that enhances their studies and future career prospects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and maintaining employer relationships supporting students throughout the placement process and ensuring placements are delivered in line with College policies funding requirements and safeguarding expectations. If you have excellent communication skills enjoy building relationships and are passionate about supporting young people we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and develop new and existing work placement opportunities for students.
• Support curriculum areas to ensure learners receive an outstanding placement experience.
• Plan prepare and assess work placement activity in line with College policies and external requirements.
• Conduct placement visits to monitor student progress and address any issues or concerns.
• Carry out Health and Safety assessments of placement settings.
• Support students through placement preparation briefing sessions and DBS application processes where required.
• Distribute relevant work placement documentation to employers and providers.
• Develop and maintain employer commercial and industrial partnerships.
• Respond to work placement enquiries from students staff and external organisations.
• Monitor and report on placement progress in collaboration with the Work Placement Team Leader.
• Maintain effective communication with colleagues and stakeholders across the College.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant qualification.
• Good IT skills including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Experience of working with young people aged 14 to 19.
• Experience of working within the education sector.
• Excellent communication organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits for Working for DN Colleges

• Salary of 26131 to 27436 per annum (Grade 3).
• Permanent position working 35.5 hours per week.
• 30 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays and two weeks at Christmas.
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered.
• Reimbursement of approved work-related expenses.
• Access to a group personal pension scheme.
• Opportunity to join the Health Scheme.
• Trade union recognition through Unison UCU and NEU.
• Ongoing training professional development and career development opportunities.

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this role Work Placement Co-ordinator but you might know this as Work Experience Co-ordinator Employability Co-ordinator Student Placement Co-ordinator Employer Engagement Co-ordinator Placement Officer.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.
• We are not looking for agency support for this role.
• If you need more information please contact us at

Closing date: 5th October

Here at Doncaster College and University Centre we understand that choosing what to do next can be a huge decision. Its not just about the course you choose to study it is about the tutors the experiences and the friends you meet along the way.

We have over 120 courses at full and part-time from entry level right up to university level. As well as the vast amount of courses on offer we ensure all our students get the right support and guidance whether it is through our careers service our additional learning support counselling student finance and many other services all tailored to each individual.

Our exciting and modern campus is in a central location packed with workspaces designed to industry standard. We work directly with employers allowing you real work experience and industry insight that you will not get from sitting behind a desk.