About the Role

We are recruiting for a School Liaison Officer to join the School Liaison team. The team works with primary and secondary schools to promote what we offer as a Group to potential and future students. We engage and inspire students across all age groups to consider further education and other learning provisions.

We are a friendly and supportive team who love making a difference in young people's lives. It is heart-warming to see young people we have inspired progressing in their chosen learning to achieve their future goals and knowing we were a part of their journey.

We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates as and when we receive applications; therefore, please apply as soon as possible, as this vacancy may close before the end date advertised.

What You Will Do

• You will be working with school students (primary and secondary) at school and college events, to promote the opportunities we can offer as a Group.
• Plan, organise and , and attend events, both virtual and face-to-face, such as assemblies, career fairs, parents' evenings, and college open days, promote our Group learning opportunities.
• Liaise regularly with school staff to support them with post 16 option events, student applications and provide them with any data they require.
• Meet the recruitment targets and use reports and data to understand group priorities.
• The role includes travel across the North and West Yorkshire region, evening working and occasional weekends.
• This role does require some element of lone working.
• Willingness to work towards a L3 Information, Advice & Guidance qualification.

About You

• Previous experience of working with Children/Young People to deliver creative and engaging activities or events.
• Previous experience of working with schools, parents and external support agencies.
• Must have a good level of general education with literacy and numeracy at level 2 or above or a willingness to gain this.
• Must be confident in using Microsoft Office and google applications.
• Good organisational, planning and administrative skills.
• Must be confident in doing public speaking and able to adapt your approach depending on the target audience.
• Able to work positively & effectively as a member of a team and on own initiative.
• Must be able to drive and have access to a car (mileage will be paid).

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
  • Academic 37 days
  • Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements