Work Placement Programmes Coordinator
To coordinate the effective planning, delivery, oversight and impact reporting on two work placement programmes: Summer Work Placement Programme & Time to GROW
Job Title:Work Placement Programmes Coordinator, Education TeamJob Purpose:
1. To provide Transition Year work experience placements for 100 students in Dublin and 50 students in Cork during the school year 2025-26 and ongoing
2. To coordinate a Summer Work Placement Programme of 6-8 weeks for 18 school leavers from Dublin's North-East Inner City schools during Summer 2026, primarily in the fundsindustry and allied sectors.
Reporting to:Head of EducationDirect Reports:NoneContractSpecific Purpose Contract, with continuation for the duration of this funding. Minimum of 1-year, part-time 4 days per week (28 hours p/w)Salary€40,000 - €45,000 per annum (full time equivalent)
JOB DESCRIPTION: Primary Responsibilities:
1. Time to GROW (Get Ready for Opportunities to Work) Programme
3. Obtain 150 work experience placements (ranging from a couple of days to a week) for Transition Year/ Senior Cycle students across Dublin (100 placements) and Cork (50 placements)
4. Liaise with Dublin and Cork Regional Coordinators on all communications with businesses and schools
5. Promote the programme to businesses
6. Promote the programme and opportunity to students in the Dublin and Cork schools
7. Brief companies on work experience programme and expectations
8. Design and manage application process
9. Track student progress and the mix of participating industries
10. Provide ongoing updates to line manager
11. Set up support system for the schools and companies to ensure programme is as effective as possible for businesses and students alike
12. Proactively address any issues or challenges and seek support from the Head of Education/Education team, as appropriate
13. To coordinate/oversee BITCI's in-house TY work placement programme
14. Oversee programme evaluation and impact measurement including recommendations for the subsequent year's programme
NOTE: While Dublin is the main place of operation for this programme, it may require some travel to Cork during the academic year.
2. Summer Work Placement Programme (SWPP) for North-East Inner-City schools
15. Brief the seven school principals and guidance counsellors on the programme (as necessary)
16. Provide an overview to all Leaving Certificate students outlining the opportunity to gain significant experience in the funds industry (in each school)
17. Oversee the student application process including shortlisting candidates and forwarding same to HR/People leads (or their designated representatives) in the participating businesses
18. Prep the students for interviews and liaise with the businesses during the interview phase
19. Provide feedback as necessary to all interview candidates
20. Prepare the students for the placement including overview and information on workplace etiquette, responsibilities of employees, skills required, positive attitude and displaying a work ethic
21. Set out the employers' expectations
22. Contact all successful students after the Leaving Cert to ensure they are well supported ahead of commencing summer placement
23. Check in with the students during the initial period, addressing any concerns
24. Provide ongoing updates to line manager
25. Check in with the businesses to obtain feedback and provide any necessary support
26. Obtain all evaluations from each student and each business
27. Track all students post placement to record their next step (college, work or should any be successful to be retained at the business)
28. Draft the evaluation report including impact measurement and recommendations for the following year's programme to ensure ongoing programme development
Secondary Responsibilities
29. To contribute to a healthy, safe, secure and productive working environment
30. To actively promote equality of opportunity, anti-discriminatory practice, diversity, individual rights and choice in all aspects of your work.
31. Other such duties may be required from time to time
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience
32. Career Guidance/ Job Coaching/ HR experience/ L&D experience
33. Project/ Programme Management experience
34. Good knowledge of the business landscape in Dublin and Cork
35. Experience of managing relationships with senior executives
36. Proven track record of delivery of results to meet targets
37. Knowledge of the CSR landscape and knowledge of the Irish education system is an advantage
Skills/ Personal Attributes
38. Exceptional planning and organisational skillsHigh level of English communication skills - written, presentation, influencing, oral and networking.Strong time management skillsA good team player who can demonstrate flexibility and a 'can do' attitudeA high level of proficiency in the range of MS Office suites particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint. A working knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Dynamics and MS SharePoint.