Senior Work Placement Coach


Company:	Chichester College Group
Salary:	£28,063 - £30,668 per annum, plus £610.08 Crawley Weighting Allowance
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	RH10 1NR
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Oct 2026

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Summary

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Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to learners’ lives and future careers?

As our Senior Work Placement Coach, you will:

· Work with staff, students and employers to facilitate and monitor the completion of industry placements and work placements for students on study programmes.

· Support the Progression Plus Manager in the coordination, implementation and delivery of high-quality industry placements and work placements for students on study programmes.

· Line manage a team of Work Placement Coaches to support them to deliver a high-quality service across defined college clusters.

What we can offer you in this role:

· A diverse student body, positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences.

· An environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

· We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you.

What you will bring to the role:

· Proven experience in customer service and negotiation.

· Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people at all ages and levels, verbally and in writing.

· Time management skills, organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

· Ability to work alone and as part of a team with interpersonal skills.

Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.

· Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.

· 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement.

· Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

· Continuous professional development opportunities.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Ciara Williams (Progression Plus Manager) at Ciara.Williams@GBMC.ac.uk.

Closing date: 19 October 2026

Interview date: 28 October 2026

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