School Liaison and Admissions Coordinator
Full Time - Permanent
Pay Rate: 28-33k
Greater Manchester
Our Client:
Our client was rated "Good" in its last OFSTED report, and is striving for outstanding. The College sees around 15,000 students each year enrol on courses, and their needs are at the heart of everything they do. They have 100% pass rates in around 50 courses delivered, as well as boasting some of the strongest partnerships with employers across Lancashire, which helps prepare students for life after college. Whether that's helping with future employment opportunities, or continued studies into higher education. The College has multi-million-pound facilities, including a fully set up TV Studio.
The role:
The postholder will be expected to have a major role in the development of maintenance of the colleges' school liaison operations. You will be expected to liaise with schools and other partners and organisations to promote the college, its courses and services to maximise student recruitment.
Duties of the position:
- To coordinate the School Liaison operations in conjunction with the Head of School Partnerships
- To lead on, develop and nurture relationships with key contacts at local high schools - Years 9, 10, 11, Heads and Careers contacts
- To work with the Head of School Partnerships and Head of Marketing to develop strategies which ensure the achievement of recruitment targets
- To attend and/or organise College representation at Years 9, 10 and 11 school events in all key schools (in and out of borough)
- To lead on and deliver an outstanding College presentation to Year 11 pupils in the Borough and out of area partnership schools, to maximise full-time and Apprenticeship student recruitment
- To increase the number of schools who participate in College Sampling events and ensure such events are quality-assured
- To lead on the Sampling planning, logistics, and coordination. Updating the Sampling calendar, choice booklets and assemblies. Carrying out scheduling and timetabling. Arranging transport, catering, entertainment, welcoming packs and staffing
- To promote and coordinate the Master Class programmes
- To work with the Head of School Partnerships to ensure appropriate Student Ambassadors are recruited to support appropriate School Liaison activity (if required)
What you need:
- IAG Level 3 Qualification
- Clean and Full Driving License
- Degree (or equivalent) in Marketing/Events, or a related subject
- Must be able to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and fluctuating work schedules, including evenings and weekends, use initiative and make decisions, and communicate effectively and in writing at all levels of the organisation and with external contacts
- A willingness to work flexibly and outside of normal office hours
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Employee assistant programmes
- High pension contributions (monthly employer contributions)
- Green car and cycle-to-work schemes
- Great holidays, including all bank holidays and Christmas closures
- Employee rewards
- Local gym membership
- Access to restaurants, hair and beauty treatments, and floristry offers
- Free parking on-site
Could this be your next challenge? This opportunity is a permanent position. If you are interested in applying to this position, please send your CV using the link on this advert and/or call PJ in the Bristol office for Dovetail & Slate on , or email
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a market leading education recruitment company. We specialise in hiring across the entire spectrum of education, including positions in student support and support services. With our extensive range of roles, we are confident we can find the right match for you, so if the current vacancy does not seem relevant to your expertise, we welcome you to upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal position, with our dedicated team.
Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.
This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).
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Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.