Work Placement Co-ordinator – Young Creatives

Work Placement Co-ordinator – Young Creatives
£24,654 per annum, pro rata 
22 hours per week
Temporary to 31st March 2026

This role is linked to the Winter Gardens Project which will end on 31st March 2026

Lancaster and Morecambe College are seeking a Work Placement Co-ordinator to organise and supervise student work placements in the Visual, Creative and Digital Studies programme area. You will establish and maintain an excellent collaborative relationship with Morecambe Winter Gardens and Young Creatives Project Team, contributing to the development of the initiative. 

Essential qualifications include a Level 3 in a relevant subject, and GCSE English and Maths, Grade 4/C or above. Experience of working with young people in a relevant industry and/or education is essential to this role. You should hold a full clean driving licence.   

 All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners.  Any specific Safeguarding duties applicable to this post are outlined in the job description.

Disclosure & Barring Service: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Certificate

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Closing date: Thursday, 2nd May 2024

This role is linked to the Winter Gardens Project which will end on 31st March 2026

Job Purpose:  

• To work alongside Course Tutors and the Young Creatives Project to develop students’ employability skills by establishing relevant work experience and placement opportunities.
• To support the development of high-quality work/industry placements.
• To maintain accurate information which demonstrates participation and impact of the work experiences.

During periods when students are on industry placement the postholder will be required to be on call, this may include early and late shifts; if called upon, time off in lieu will be given

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

1. Track and monitor work experience for each individual student and complete all administrative tasks accurately including student records; employer records; Health and Safety checks; and all additional administration associated with industry placement and funding requirements.

2. Establish and maintain excellent collaborative relationship with Morecambe Winter Gardens and Young Creatives Project Team.

3. Supervise students on work experience / placement and give formal written feedback as per documentation.

4. Supervise and manage all work experience and college-based projects, ensuring the maintenance of rigorous Health and Safety procedures and work-related evidence for each learner, working closely with the Health & Safety team to ensure all requirements are in place.

5. Network with employers/charities/wider community to identify sustained work experience/ placement opportunities for learners.

6. Work with the Marketing department at Lancaster and Morecambe College to maximise publicity opportunities

7. Organise, promote and monitor work placement/experience for all students in the programme area for Art & Design and Creative Digital Media, particularly monitoring and supporting opportunities for learners with SEND to access high quality external industry placements in the same way as other learners.

8. Establish and maintain excellent collaborative relationship with course tutors with the programme area for Art & Design and Creative Digital Media.

9. Maintain accurate information on student participation and impact in the Young Creatives Project. 

10. Maintain up to date records of College links with both established and new employers in the local creative digital media organisations.

11. Attend all course team/Programme Area meetings.

12. Other duties commensurate with the grade of the post, including exam invigilation, as required.

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Closing date: Wednesday, 8th May 2024

• Contribute to the quality improvement process;
• Work within health and safety guidelines and be aware of your responsibilities for health and safety;
• Adhere to College policies and procedures;
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of young persons and vulnerable adults;
• Value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion;
• Undertake professional development to ensure skills and qualifications are up to date;
• Participate in meetings and events as required, e.g. Team meetings, parents’ evenings, etc.
• Work co-operatively with colleagues and show commitment to the College and its mission.
• Adhere to College Support (customer service) Standards;
• Adhere to the College Values: 
  Community – caring, collaborative and inclusive; 
  Opportunity – accessible, aspirational and transformative

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Disclosure & Barring Service:  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Certificate

Experience 

Essential - Measured by application form and interview

• Experience of working in a relevant industry and/or education and specifically with young people
• Experience of working in an administrative role and liaising with employers
• Experience of financial costing of project work / real jobs etc.
• Supervisory and operational experience of managing projects within relevant industries

Desirable - Measured by application form and interview

• Experience of delivering training or workshops
• Knowledge and understanding of FE curriculum

Qualifications

Essential - Measured by application form

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in administration and/or relevant subject area
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2)*

* You will be required to undertake a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment at, or immediately after interview, if you do not have these qualifications or cannot provide the relevant certificates 

Desirable - Measured by application form

• Health and Safety qualification
• Preparatory Certificate in Education & Training (PCET) or Level 3 Training Assessment and Quality Assurance Award (one of these to be achieved within specified timescale)

Skills / Abilities

Essential - Measured by skills test and interview

• Excellent communication and administrative skills
• High standard of English, numeracy & Essential Digital Skills
• Good presentation skills

Desirable - Measured by skills test and interview

• Good networking skills and knowledge of the local community

Personal

Essential - Measured by application form, skills test and interview

• Full clean driving licence
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to pay attention to detail
• A reliable and flexible approach to work and smart appearance
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Suitability to work with young people and vulnerable adults
• Ability to work on own initiative

Desirable - Measured by skills test and interview

• Access to own vehicle

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

JOIN OUR TEAM

Lancaster & Morecambe College is a thriving FE College, rated GOOD by Ofsted and justifiably proud of its strong links with our local community. Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, and within commuting distance of Central Lancashire, Cumbria and North Yorkshire, our industry-standard facilities attract colleagues from across the North West.

We are excited to be working in partnership with the Eden Project & local partners to develop the Morecambe Bay Curriculum to meet future employment needs and to utilise our wonderful local landscape as a unique learning resource. 

LMC is a respectful, welcoming safe space to work, learn and thrive with high expectations for all. Valued as a significant local employer, we work hard to provide a supportive, productive and fulfilling working environment for our staff. We are always looking for talented and innovative people to join us.

Valued as a significant local employer, we work hard to provide a supportive, productive and fulfilling working environment for our staff. In addition to a friendly team culture and a range of excellent on-site facilities, we offer:

• Relevant staff training and development and good progression opportunities
• Defined Benefit Pension Schemes for all staff (Local Government and Teachers' Pensions Schemes)
• Generous leave entitlement
• A range of family-friendly and other supportive HR policies
• FREE College gym membership
• Dedicated Occupational Health
• On site The Salon, Restaurant and catering facilities
• FREE parking
• CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME
  A Government initiative that allows you to make huge tax and national insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety equipment, via a salary sacrifice scheme.

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form