The Aurora Group
Employment Co-ordinator
?? Mansfield (R.E.A.L. Provision)
Close date: Friday 10th July
Interview date: Friday 17th July
We are looking for a motivated and proactive Employment Co-ordinator to develop and lead an engaging work experience programme, improving employment opportunities for students and building strong partnerships with local employers.
This is a rewarding role where you will directly support young people to take their next steps into employment, training or further education.
The Role
You will lead on all aspects of work experience and employability, working closely with students, staff and external partners.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and coordinating a structured work experience programme
- Building strong relationships with local employers and securing placements
- Matching students to suitable placements and supporting them throughout
- Monitoring student progress and conducting site visits and risk assessments
- Embedding employability skills within the curriculum alongside education staff
- Supporting progression routes including apprenticeships, internships and career pathways
- Organising careers fairs, mock interviews and employer engagement events
About You
We are looking for someone who is confident, organised and passionate about supporting young people to succeed.
You will have:
- Experience working with young people
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships
- Experience in careers guidance or employment/placement coordination (desirable)
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- A proactive and motivated approach
How to apply?
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.
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