_{11th August, 2026}

Work Placement Coordinator – Construction
Location: Northampton
Salary: £25,110 – £27,400 per annum
Contract: Permanent

We are recruiting a Work Placement Coordinator – Construction for a well-established further education college in Northampton.
You will work with construction employers, curriculum teams and Careers colleagues to secure high-quality work experience and Industry Placements for students.

What will you do?

• Source and support work experience and Industry Placements within construction.
• Build relationships with employers and other key stakeholders.
• Arrange masterclasses, careers talks, interview practice and virtual work experiences.
• Monitor placement hours to ensure funding requirements are met.
• Check placement providers can offer appropriate supervision and a safe working environment.
• Work closely with curriculum teams to identify suitable placement opportunities.

What are we looking for?

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with employers or clients.
• Strong links to, or experience within, the construction sector.
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and HSE standards.
• Full clean driving licence and access to your own transport.

Benefits

• 33 days’ annual leave, including 8 bank holidays
• Up to 5 College closure days
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a 17% employer contribution

Interviews will take place week commencing 17th August.

Next steps

Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. 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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