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Community & School Liaison Officer

1 month ago

Kendal, United Kingdom Kendal College Full time

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated new member of our Marketing team

**Key facts**:

- **Full-time, permanent post**:

- 37 hours per week._
- ** Salary**:

- £22,426 to £24,415, depending upon qualifications and experience._
- ** Closing date**:

- Sunday, 23rd July 2023._
- ** Interview date**:

- Thursday, 3rd August 2023._

The main role of the job will be to deliver targeted activities to 6th formers, college students and adults to raise the profile of college opportunities through, for example, assemblies, community stalls and workshops. They will build effective relationships with relevant partner organisations, particularly with 6th forms, colleges, and adults in the community, to raise awareness of post-18 college opportunities.

**Summary of responsibilities**
- Deliver targeted activities to 6th formers, college students and adults to raise the profile of college opportunities, for example, through assemblies, community stalls and workshops.
- Promote our adult courses, Higher Education and employer-led provision via specific campaigns through agreed channels and events.
- Raise the profile of the college, enhance college communications and support the delivery of our strategic plan.
- Provide comprehensive information, advice & guidance to prospective students and key stakeholders relating to careers, college courses and apprenticeships, financial support, transport and accommodation.
- Support and deliver, when required, a range of post-16 school liaison events and attend activities in catchment schools, including evening work. For example, assemblies, careers fairs, employability workshops and mock interviews, including the setting up of equipment and displays at these events where required.
- Support the delivery of college marketing, for example, the development of student case studies, social media content creation, and press releases, as well as the recruitment and training of student ambassadors and support them in developing ideas to support college marketing.
- Support the organisation of a variety of college events, e.g. open evenings, taster days and prize-giving ceremonies.
- Support full-time admissions, e.g. coordinating college tours and developing initiatives to engage applicants throughout their admissions journey.
- Support other areas of work as required, e.g. reception cover, telephone support, and taking of payment associated with the role.
- See the Job Description for full details._
- Job Description (26.846 KB)

**Why choose us?**:
Set within the Lake District's breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site, Kendal College is a FE college that consistently punches above its weight on the national stage. Under the leadership of our new Principal, the college is embarking on a series of bold steps to grow the college and remain a top-notch education provider for Cumbria and the North West region. Our students focus on their learning, achieve high levels of attainment and consistently give us high satisfaction ratings. The college recognises the wellbeing of its staff as a priority, as well as ensuring that excellent work is appropriately identified and that a healthy work-life balance is maintained.

**What we offer**:

- A generous holiday entitlement.
- Seven efficiency days per year (pro rata) in addition to your hard-earned holiday allocation.
- Sick pay and pension scheme.
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop.
- Support to help you transition into college life.
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals keen to develop and learn.
- A college that promotes and supports flexible working.
- Collaborative working within our departments and campuses supports our endeavours to work smarter and effectively balance home and work.
- On-site canteens with locally sourced ingredients.
- A cycle-to-work scheme.
- A comprehensive staff awards, rewards and wellbeing scheme.

**What we're looking for**:
**Qualifications***:
**Essential**

**Desirable**
Level 3 qualifications
Marketing, Careers or IAG at level 3 or above
GCSE grade 4/C or above in English and Maths or level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications
An IT qualification at level 2 or above
PGCE/teaching qualifications

**Experience***:
**Essential**

**Desirable**
Experience of developing effective relationships/partnership working
Experience within an FE or educational environment
Experience of working with adults and young people in a careers/personal development environment
Experience in creating and delivering engaging presentations & workshops
Experience of content creation and using social media platforms
Experience of developing promotional/information materials

**Knowledge & Skills**:
**Essential**

**Desirable**
The ability to travel with equipment to catchment schools & events
Full, clean driving licence
Excellent written, IT and communication skills
Knowledge of careers education
Ability to relate to young people and adults
Team player with enthusiasm and perseverance
Good copywrit

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