As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a Wessex Inspiration Network (WIN) Higher Education Advisor ?
This is a Part-time, Maternity cover, role working 18.5 hours per week.
Day to day duties
- To develop and coordinate a local offer to help support progression into university-level study and good quality opportunities in the labour market including apprenticeships.
- Liaise effectively with and meet the information need and requirements of the target group and other relevant partners / agencies including local schools.
- Provide accurate and up to date information to young people and their families about a full range of opportunities and associated funding options to support positive decision making.
- Produce a robust plan of support for learners progressing to HE, ensuring a tailored and needs-led approach is delivered, working with the necessary staff and support networks.
Required skills and qualifications
- A degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate area.
- Ability to work to specific objectives and targets by implementing own work schedules without close supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with particular experience in working with and building effective relationships with young people.
- Ability to work as part of a team and network with partner agencies.
Benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement
- 2-week Christmas closure
- Potential for hybrid working opportunities
- Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
- Generous pension scheme
- Local and national staff discounts
- Free parking across sites
- Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
- Focus on staff wellbeing
- Wellbeing@weston hub
- Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
- Annual staff conference with guest speakers
- Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
- Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression
Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.