Industry Placement Senior Administrator
THE HENLEY COLLEGE
Location Henley-on-Thames
Salary : Grade 6, SFCA £31,324.00 1FTE
Contract Type Permanent
Working Hours Full Time 37 hours a week Mon to Thurs 8.30am to 5pm, Fri 8.30am to 4.30pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break. This is an all year round role. Part-time might be considered if the hours can be covered.
About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting young people to develop the skills and experience they need for successful futures? We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Industrial Placement Coordinator to play a key role in the successful delivery of industry placements across the College, including T Level placements.
The successful candidate will coordinate and administer industry placements, working closely with employers, students and curriculum teams to ensure placements are successfully arranged, monitored and completed. You will build and maintain strong employer relationships while ensuring compliance with Department for Education requirements and College procedures.
Main Responsibilities
• Coordinate and administer industry placements, including T Level placements, across the College.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with employers, supporting the development of placement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of placements, student attendance, hours, reviews and completion evidence.
• Organise placement schedules, inductions, meetings and review visits with employers and curriculum staff.
• Act as the first point of contact for placement enquiries from students, employers and staff.
• Support students with placement preparation, including CV development, interview preparation and pre-placement induction activities.
• Monitor placement attendance and progress, identifying and escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Administer health and safety, risk assessment, insurance, DBS and other compliance requirements relating to placements.
• Produce placement reports and support quality assurance, audit and funding requirements.
• Contribute to College open events, recruitment activities and continuous improvement of placement processes.
About You
Essential:
• Experience of arranging work experience, industry placements or similar opportunities for young people.
• Experience of monitoring and supporting learners on placement with employers.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues across the College.
• Accurate record-keeping skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and industry placement requirements.
• Ability to build positive relationships with employers, students, parents/carers and colleagues.
• A proactive and professional approach to work.
Desirable:
• Knowledge of T Level programmes and industry placement requirements.
• Experience of working within an education, training or careers-related environment.
• Experience of working with young people aged 16-19.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Knowledge of Unifrog.
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
Why Join Us?
The Henley College is a leading sixth form college, serving young people and adult learners from across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Located in the HEART of Henley-on-Thames, we are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with around 250 dedicated staff, committed to achieving educational excellence. Our values - High Expectations, Enterprise, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork (HEART) - are central to everything we do.
As part of our team, you'll benefit from:
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• On-site cafés.
• Five minutes' walk from the beautiful market town of Henley-on-Thames on the banks of the River Thames.
• 24/7 support for your physical, mental and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing investment in professional development and training opportunities.
The Henley College is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The Henley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
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