Job Title: Careers, Events & Administration Officer
Location: Hulme, Manchester
Salary: £19,137 – £20,565 per annum.
Job Type: Full time, Term Time
Closing Date: Monday 3rd July
The College is located in Hulme a mile south of the centre of Manchester and very close to Manchester University and Manchester Metropolitan University, with excellent transport links. It is one of the largest Sixth Form Colleges in the country and rated as Outstanding at the last Ofsted Inspection.
The role of the Careers, Events & Administration Officer is to support the Careers department in the organisation and promotion of all careers related activities and events.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- To provide a range of general administrative activities including: answering and making telephone calls, booking meeting rooms, writing minutes, producing PowerPoint presentations and inputting data and spreadsheet tasks, and record keeping.
- To support the administration of DBS checks for students.
- To update learner records relating to careers activities on departmental documents and careers platforms.
- To identify and arrange for employers to give specialist talks to learners at the College.
- To initiate new links with local employers to identify, establish and develop a network of employers to provide appropriate work placements and employer encounters through developing good working relationships and ensure that they conform to all College policies, legal, health and safety and other statutory requirements.
- To support the Careers Manager in the planning and delivery of cross college careers events including Careers Fair and Progression Day
- To plan and deliver lunchtime careers events in line with the departmental calendar
- To act as a coordinator and point of contact for work experience arrangements, establishing and developing work placement/experience opportunities for all learners on mainstream courses, ensuring all related paperwork including the checking of employer liability insurance and health and safety documentation are routinely completed.
- To find suitable placements for Level 2 and 3 vocational learners, with a view to meeting course requirements and matching each learner’s needs, career aspirations and interests to an appropriate placement.
The successful Candidate will have/ be:
- Proficiency in working with standard office applications such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to prioritise, multitask and manage own workload Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- The ability to recognise and appreciate the confidential nature of some work undertaken
- Ability to pass on information promptly and accurately to all those who need to know.
- Ability to empathise with 16-19-year olds within a college situation
- High level of literacy/communication skills
- Evidence of commitment to Continuous Professional Development
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, or substantial relevant experience that demonstrates a high order of literacy, numeracy and analytical skills.
Personal Attributes and Specifications:
- Positive attitude
- Flexibility and a readiness to undertake a wide range of tasks
- Smart in appearance and manner
- Committed to Equality and Diversity
- Enhanced DBS Clearance
- Ability to meet the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act (to be legally employed to work in the UK)
Please click on the APPLY button and CHECK YOUR EMAILS to complete the attached application form.
Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of: School Administrator, Administrative Officer, Administrative Assistant, Administration Executive, Office Administrator, Administration Clerk, Business Administrator, General Administration will be considered for this role.
