Work Placement Coordinator

**Job Description:** As a Work Placement Coordinator at The Bedford College Group, your main responsibility will be coordinating work placements for students to enrich their learning experience and better equip them for their future careers. This will involve tasks such as sourcing and securing relevant work experience opportunities, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, maintaining transparent communication with internal teams and external partners, monitoring student progress, and supporting compliance and administration processes. Your key responsibilities will include: - Assisting in sourcing and securing relevant work experience and industry placements for students - Ensuring all placements adhere to health and safety standards and safeguarding protocols - Collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners to create opportunities and maintain effective communication - Tracking student progress during placements, keeping accurate records, and providing timely feedback - Utilizing college systems to log data, prepare documentation for audits, and assist in quality assurance processes Qualifications required for this role: - GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent) and a Level 2 qualification - Previous experience in managing work placements and handling employer enquiries - Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and standards - Strong communication skills with the ability to cultivate positive relationships - Excellent organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and professionalism - Commitment to safeguarding, continuous improvement, and alignment with College values - Flexibility in working hours and locations across Northamptonshire (Note: Additional company details were not available in the provided job description.),