Work Placement Coordinator

Permanent, full-time post (working 35 hours per week) | Salary: up to £25,558 per annum

Location: Derwentside College, regional travel will be required as part of the role

Closing Date: Sunday 23 August 2026

Why Derwentside College?

Derwentside College is one of the top performing colleges in the region for employer and learner satisfaction. We are a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding education, skills development and employer engagement. Through our extensive network of employer partners across the North East, we create valuable opportunities that help learners develop the skills, confidence and experience needed to succeed in the workplace.

What will you do?

As a Work Placement Coordinator, you will play a key role in connecting learners with high-quality work placement opportunities across a wide range of sectors. While a significant part of the role will involve sourcing and developing T Level industry placements, you will also work across the College to support and coordinate a wider range of work experience opportunities, ensuring learners from different curriculum areas can access meaningful employer engagement and workplace learning experiences. Working closely with employers, learners and curriculum teams, you will develop new placement opportunities, build lasting employer relationships and support learners throughout their placement journey. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same, offering the chance to make a real difference to learners' futures while helping local businesses develop their workforce of tomorrow.

The Work Placement Coordinator will be based within a vibrant, solution-focused Business Development team, working collaboratively with colleagues who are passionate about creating opportunities, building partnerships and delivering positive outcomes for learners and employers alike.

What’s in it for you?

Generous annual leave entitlement (31 days on entry, rising to 36 after 5 years’ service)
Flexible working – including a hybrid working arrangement and a 2pm finish on a Friday
Christmas closure days
Salary sacrifice electric vehicle car leasing scheme
Automatic entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Annual staff wellbeing days
Continuous professional development
Free on-site parking

This is a permanent, full-time post working 35 hours per week. Regional travel will be required as part of the role; therefore, use of your own transport, a current valid driving licence and business insurance is essential. Starting salary will depend upon an individual’s level of experience.

If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Danielle Johnson, Business Development Manager danielle.johnson@derwentside.ac.uk

The College is positively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults who attend its education and training provision. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The person appointed will be required to obtain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

As an equal opportunities employer, the College welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. If you require support with your application or any other part of the recruitment process please contact us on 01207 585900 or email hr@derwentside.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 23rd August 2026

Please return completed application forms to hr@derwentside.ac.uk

No Agencies.

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