Careers and Work Experience Assistant - Buxton, United Kingdom - University of Derby

University of Derby

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Buxton, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Description

Job details:

College

Buxton & Leek College

Responsible to

Careers and Engagement Manager

Location

Buxton & Leek College (Buxton Campus)

Salary

£22,021 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £25,088 per annum)

Closing date

Sunday 16 June 2024

Contract type

Permanent

Post type

Full-time

Adaptive working type

Onsite
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location.

Reference

0530-23

About the role:

The Careers and Work Experience Assistant role will provide excellent administrative and customer service to students and industry in order to deliver a quality service for student careers and work experience.

You will work with students, tutors, industry, community organisations and colleagues within the Learner Journey Team based at Buxton & Leek College, to deliver all aspects of the service, making effective use of systems, implementing procedures and promoting the service using a variety of methods.

The role will require frequent interaction with clients, excellent administrative skills and an understanding of careers and work experience.

Requests for part-time hours and flexible working will be considered.

Principal accountabilities:

To locate and negotiate work experience placements as part of the Careers and Engagement team for every FE student who requires one as part of their programme.
To ensure that all the data in respect of careers and work experience placements for the Buxton and Leek College is held on the central Database.
To collect and complete all of the necessary information to support the work experience process including industry and student details for Health and Safety Assessors.
To ensure that Health & Safety requirements are constantly updated to comply with University and legal Health & Safety requirements.
Agree between the placement provider and student the details of attendance, dress code and work expectations.
Undertake and administer DBS for students, as and when required for work placements.
To initiate, maintain and build on productive relationships with current and potential placement providers.
To assist with projects and tasks in relation to employer and careers events as outlined by the Engagement Manager.
To be welcoming and helpful to all students that engage with the Careers and Engagement Team.
Adopt the University's Core Values and Underpinning Behaviours
To act with due regard for Health and Safety of self and others
To comply with the requirements of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, Prevent, Health and Safety, Quality and other University policies including Equal Opportunities, Risk Management and Equality and Diversity.

Person specification:

Essential Criteria:

Qualifications:

GCSE Maths (Grade A-C) and English (Grade A-C) or equivalent

Experience:

Working with and following standard procedures and internal/external regulations
Working with different computer systems including Microsoft Office packages and bespoke / in house systems

Skills, knowledge & abilities:

Ability to communicate clearly with internal and external customers and colleagues, both written and verbal
Ability to carry out multiple tasks and prioritise own workload
Ability to work to multiple deadlines with competing demands
Ability to work with colleagues at all levels to achieve common goals
A welcoming, positive cando attitude
Ability to adapt positively to change
Ability to take responsibility and proactively resolve matters

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