Supported Internship Lead

The post holder will be required to co-ordinate the college supported internship program to enable students to gain appropriate practical skills in the workplace. The post holder will also monitor progress data to ensure that students reach their individual targets and also be a central part of the internship recruitment and selection process.

Location Sodexo - 310 Broadway, Salford M50 2UE.

Salary £31,386.18 Full time equivalent £32,846.00

Hours 37.5 hours per week worked over 43 weeks per year (Term Time)

• Source and place students onto work experience programmes which link to their long-term aspirations and the requirements as set out by funding bodies.
• Ensure the sustainability of work placements for students by securing opportunities for students to access work placements within their home area.
• Continually research and source potential employers.
• Actively always promote the College.
• Update and maintain the College’s employer database, ensuring this is kept up to date and triangulates with all corresponding information.
• Update and maintain the College’s work experience database, ensuring this is kept up to date and triangulates with all corresponding information.

About you

• Level 4 or above qualification in Health & Safety, Business studies, marketing or adult education.
• Track record of successfully securing placements for young people and or vulnerable adults.
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to student achievement.
• Ability to provide regular reports pertaining to the department and linked to personal performance against KPIs.
• An awareness and understanding of the need for discretion and confidentiality.
• An understanding of the application of equal opportunities in an educational environment
• Possess a current driving licence and ability to travel to placements on a weekly basis.

Why work for us?

• 27 days holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Free on-site parking
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card.
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications.
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme for you and adults at your home

Visit our website - https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/join-us to discover more about Bridge College and the Together Trust.

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We're a Real Living Wage employer - Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher wage than the government minimum. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.

If you think you might have the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please apply now or get in touch at jobs@togethertrust.org.uk.

We may remove this vacancy prior to the expiry date if a suitable candidate is found therefore early applications are encouraged.

We welcome applications from those with a right to work in the UK. We do not currently sponsor overseas staff.

We may remove this position should we find the successful candidate prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.

This role expires 31st July at 10:00am