Due to continued growth within our Science, Health and Education Division, we are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Trainer Assessor/Placement Coordinator to support learners throughout their qualifications and work placement experiences.

As a Trainer Assessor/Placement Coordinator, you will play a key role in sourcing, coordinating and monitoring high-quality placement opportunities for learners. You will build and maintain strong relationships with employers and placement providers, ensuring learners gain valuable industry experience while receiving the support they need to achieve their qualifications.

You will work closely with Curriculum Managers, Programme Leaders and internal College teams to arrange placements, conduct workplace visits, undertake assessments and reviews, and provide timely feedback to learners, employers and colleagues. The role also involves delivering training sessions, preparing learning and assessment materials, monitoring compliance requirements including DBS checks and workplace appraisals, and supporting the development of new placement opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with knowledge of Health, Care and Early Years placement settings and an understanding of safeguarding and health and safety requirements. You should possess excellent organisational, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

The salary for this post is up to £33,290

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter on the Burnley College website.

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

To apply for this post, please complete the application form using the link below. If you experience any problems when completing the application form, please e-mail [email protected]

https://careers.burnley.ac.uk/applynow/

The closing date for this post is 5.00pm, Tuesday 11 August 2026

The location for this role is on site delivery.

Please be aware that the College does not hold a Sponsorship Licence, and as such is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Visas.

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Further information for this listing:

Safer Recruitment Working Practices Policy Statement Recruitment of ex offenders Recruitment and Selection Procedures College Charter Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy - September 2025 Job Description & Person Specification

Staff Benefits Booklet