School & Community Liaison Officer

2 weeks ago


Kendal, United Kingdom Kendal College Full time

**Key points**:

- **Full-time, maternity cover**:

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

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

- Friday, 14th April 2023._

This role is integral to building relationships with schools and 6th forms to promote Kendal college by delivering liaison events and identifying opportunities to grow partnerships within the community and local businesses.

This role also supports the delivery of college marketing, recruitment, and training of college ambassadors and supporting student services with admissions and enrolment processes.
- Job description (34.549 KB)

**Why choose us?**:
Set within the Lake District's breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site, Kendal College is an FE college that consistently punches above its weight on the national stage. Under the leadership of our Principal, Kelvin Nash, 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 recognised and that a healthy work-life balance is maintained.

**What we offer.***:

- A generous holiday entitlement.
- Seven efficiency days per year (pro rata).
- Sick pay and pension scheme.
- Support to help you transition into college life.
- Excellent CPD opportunities so you can gain a formal teaching qualification whilst working with us and continue to grow and develop.
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals keen to develop and learn.
- A college that promotes and supports flexible working.
- A college committed to developing every student to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
- Fantastic facilities to resource your ability to support your students.
- 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.

**Job requirements.**:
**Qualifications**:

- Essential_
- A level 3 or equivalent qualification.
- English & Maths at Level 2 (GCSE A* to C or equivalent).
- Desirable_
- Careers / IAG Level 3 or above.
- IT level 2 or above.
- PGCE / teaching qualifications.

**Experience**:

- Essential_
- Experience in developing effective relationships/partnership working.
- Experience in developing promotional / information materials.
- Desirable_
- Experience within an FE or educational environment.
- Experience working with young people and adults in a careers/personal development environment.

**Knowledge/Skills**:

- Essential_
- The ability to travel with equipment to catchment schools.
- Knowledge of career education.
- Ability to relate to young people and adults.
- Team player with enthusiasm and perseverance.
- Good copywriter/proofreader.
- Evidence of very good organisational skills, encouraging positive, collaborative working practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision but refer issues appropriately on the initiative.
- Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent written, IT and communication skills.
- Desirable_
- Full clean driving license.

**Applications without the essential requirements will not normally be considered for appointment.**

**Right to work**:
**Safeguarding statement**:
Kendal College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



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