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) Hub Co-ordinator.
This is a Maternity Cover post, working on a part-time basis, 18.5 hours per week (0.5).
The Wessex Inspiration Network (WIN) is one of the National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP) Consortia being funded by the Office for Students (OfS). Its aim is to increase progression to higher education in areas where fewer than average numbers of qualified young people continue on to further study.
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. This will include planning and delivering aspiration raising activities including 1:1 sessions and group work, information and advice, residentials, off site visits to partners and local employers, extra- curricular activities and events for specific groups (for example BME and white males) and individual mentoring.
- Liaise effectively with and meet the information needs and requirements of the target group and other relevant partners / agencies including local schools, making sure you build effective relationships with these schools and partners.
- Provide accurate and up to date information to young people and their families about the full range of opportunities and associated funding options to support positive decision making, and offer support with complex application including funding.
- Produce a robust plan of support for their 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
- Ability to work to specific objectives and targets by planning and implementing their own work schedules without close supervision
- Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels but 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.
- Experience of delivering group work and making presentations to a wide range of audiences.
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.