Industry Placement Coordinator
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,525 Actual |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Location: | Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7TD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1519630 |
Summary
Industry Placement Coordinator
Hours: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
Salary: £26,525 Actual
Are you ready to connect students with real-world opportunities and build powerful employer partnerships?
We are excited to offer this opportunity for a passionate, organised, and proactive Industry Placement Coordinator to join our team.
In this role you will:
• Build strong relationships with employers to create high-quality industry placements and work experience opportunities.
• Work closely with academic staff to identify placement opportunities that align with the curriculum and meet student needs.
• Liaise with employers to carry out due diligence, risk assessments, and ensure they understand their responsibilities for safeguarding, supervision, and training.
• Monitor and review student progress during placements through workplace visits, observations, and feedback sessions.
• Promote progression opportunities such as apprenticeships, further study, or employment.
What you will bring to the role:
• Experience in a customer-facing role, with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of individuals involved in work placements.
• A strong understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury:We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.
What we offer:Financial Benefits:
• Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence
• Local Government Pension Scheme
Health and Wellness:
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• On-site gym membership at an annual fee of £20
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities
• Free Annual Flu Jab
• Staff Summer Event
Professional Development:
• Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses
• Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement
Work-Life Balance:
• 25 days of holiday
• Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life
Campus Amenities and Discounts:
• Free onsite parking
• Access to a corporate discount scheme
• Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon
• Good value food and drink at the Street Café
• Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)
Criteria:• Listed in the job description attached.
If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact on our students’ careers in our role of Industry Placement Coordinator we would love to hear from you.
We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!
If you're interested in this position, please apply below or send your CV to recruitment @newbury-college.ac.uk as an expression of interest. Please note that applications must be submitted through our website.
Hours: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
Salary: £26,525 Actual
Are you ready to connect students with real-world opportunities and build powerful employer partnerships?
We are excited to offer this opportunity for a passionate, organised, and proactive Industry Placement Coordinator to join our team.
In this role you will:
• Build strong relationships with employers to create high-quality industry placements and work experience opportunities.
• Work closely with academic staff to identify placement opportunities that align with the curriculum and meet student needs.
• Liaise with employers to carry out due diligence, risk assessments, and ensure they understand their responsibilities for safeguarding, supervision, and training.
• Monitor and review student progress during placements through workplace visits, observations, and feedback sessions.
• Promote progression opportunities such as apprenticeships, further study, or employment.
What you will bring to the role:
• Experience in a customer-facing role, with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of individuals involved in work placements.
• A strong understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury:We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.
What we offer:Financial Benefits:
• Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence
• Local Government Pension Scheme
Health and Wellness:
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• On-site gym membership at an annual fee of £20
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities
• Free Annual Flu Jab
• Staff Summer Event
Professional Development:
• Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses
• Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement
Work-Life Balance:
• 25 days of holiday
• Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life
Campus Amenities and Discounts:
• Free onsite parking
• Access to a corporate discount scheme
• Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon
• Good value food and drink at the Street Café
• Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)
Criteria:• Listed in the job description attached.
If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact on our students’ careers in our role of Industry Placement Coordinator we would love to hear from you.
We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!
If you're interested in this position, please apply below or send your CV to recruitment @newbury-college.ac.uk as an expression of interest. Please note that applications must be submitted through our website.