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Industry Placement Coordinator
Location: Ofsted‑rated Good animal welfare & veterinary college in Northampton
Salary: £24,000–£26,600 pa
Hours: Full‑time, 37 hours/week
Annual Leave: 33 days plus bank holidays
Pension: Local government scheme (20% employer contribution)
Driving: Full, clean driving licence and own transport essential
Interview: Scheduled for 7th July 2025
  
Role Purpose & Key Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture strong relationships with local employers in animal welfare and veterinary sectors to source high-quality placements.
• Locate and align T‑Level placement opportunities that closely match students’ course requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive health & safety assessments at placement sites, ensuring compliance and suitability.
• Proactively drive engagement with employers—cold calling, networking, and forging new partnership pathways.
• Liaise with college curriculum teams and employers to ensure placement content meets academic standards and enriches student learning.

  
Candidate Profile
Essential:

• Proven experience in sales, business development, or customer service—confident and proactive in relationship building.
• Clean driving licence and reliable transport.
• Excellent communicator and organiser, capable of handling multiple stakeholder relationships.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with T‑Levels (especially in animal welfare or veterinary pathways).
• Health & safety awareness or previous experience conducting workplace reviews.
• Knowledge of animal welfare/veterinary industry norms and standards.

  
What We Offer

• Attractive annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays for a healthy work-life balance.
• Generous pension package with a 20% employer contribution through local government.
• Competitive salary between £24,378–£26,601, aligned with roles in further education recruitment.
• Professional development opportunities in the T‑Level and further education landscape.
• A supportive, student-centred workplace committed to delivering quality placements in animal care and vet settings.

  
Next Steps
Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. Interviews will be held on Monday 7th July 2025. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position.
Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.
  
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