Careers & Outreach Advisor - Fareham, United Kingdom - South Hampshire College's Group

South Hampshire College's Group

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Fareham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

On August 1st, 2023, City College Southampton, Eastleigh College and Fareham College merged to form the South Hampshire College Group.

This merger represents an exciting opportunity for the region's students, offering defined pathways into employment, with employers benefiting from a more joined up approach that will create work ready employees aligned to the region's growth agenda as well as a fresh start for all staff by embedding best practice, resources and cultures that will deliver an outstanding college.

The South Hampshire College group has a turnover of around £42 million and employ over 800 staff.

Annually, the group would be responsible for the education and training of more than 3,600 students aged 16-19, over 1,200 apprentices and over 5,000 adults.

The Careers Centre is looking for a highly organised Careers & Outreach Advisor to join its innovative, friendly team working in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for someone to have a friendly and approachable manner, and they must be highly organised and have a very keen eye for detail as there is a high amount of data entry.

If you have strong organisational skills, are trained or are working towards to your Level 4 Information, Advice and Guidance qualification, have experience of handling confidential information and are a clear and concise communicator, then you may be who we are looking for.

Role Purpose

Duties

Provide consistent and current information, advice and guidance to prospective and existing students.
Liaise with the Department of Work and Pensions on our provision and the offer of our programmes.
To organise and attend recruitment days.
Representing the College at IAG and careers events ensuring that the information, advice and guidance is consistent and promotes our adult offer.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required

The ability to handle multiple enquiries, work flexibly and prioritise as appropriate
A general understanding of the FE curriculum, success rates and funding methodology
Excellent organisational skills and a track record of working within a busy team
Awareness of recent developments in FE funding and study programmes
Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of customers.

Benefits package

Generous local government pension scheme contributions, access to a Health Cash Plan (Medicash), Free on-site gym, Staff development opportunities, Staff recognition scheme, Employee Recommendation Incentive and access to many more benefits.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

We aim to employ people who reflect the diverse nature of the community to enable us to maintain an outstanding service to our learners whilst bringing together our core values - Respect, Innovate and Excel.

Fareham College is a Disability Confident Employer and have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge to show our commitment to supporting employees going through the menopause in the workplace.

Safeguarding and Digital Screening
The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners. It expects all staff to share this commitment.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.

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Our College regularly produces excellent student results and receives sizeable capital investment that has and will deliver world-class learning facilities for both students and staff.

We are now regarded as the #1 College in Hampshire and none of this momentum would be possible without the team that Fareham College has brought together.