Admissions advice & guidance officer - united kingdom, swindon, wiltshire

new college swindon have an exciting opportunity for a admissions advice and guidance officer to join the team.

location: swindon, wiltshire

salary: £19,940 pa

job type: full time, permanent

about us:

new college swindon has gone through an exciting time of change since the merger with swindon college to become one college. we are proud to showcase our successful £20m investment in the new institute of technology. the iot is an inclusive centre for technical qualifications, higher apprenticeships and training for key technical roles. these exciting developments will extend the career opportunities for both our students and staff. it’s a really great time to be joining us!

admissions advice and guidance officer- the role:

we are seeking outgoing individuals to join our admissions and customer services department to support young people at the beginning of their student journey. you will be part of a team that processes applications, gives course advice and guidance (full training given) both to internal and external young people, attend local events with colleagues and helps support students through to their enrolment in courses.

we will require you to work one evening a week during term time (time off in lieu will be given to take at an alternative convenient time).

admissions advice and guidance officer- key responsibilities:

- ensure that any indication of support needs are communicated to the learning support team in a timely manner

- liaise effectively with curriculum managers and tutors across all curriculum areas and types of college provision

- interview prospective students, progressors and restarters and offer advice to ensure customers enrol on the appropriate courses

- attend external promotional events in schools including parent evenings, and school assemblies

admissions advice and guidance officer - you:

- minimum level 2 in maths and english (or equivalent)

- nvq level 2 in advice and guidance (or commitment to gain)

- basic understanding of the education system in the uk

admissions advice and guidance officer - benefits:

when you join us, you will have access to ongoing support, training and development opportunities to further enhance your experience and skill set through our extensive cpd programme. you will have access to facilities and resources across the two campuses along with an extended support network of colleagues from a wide range of disciplines and industry backgrounds.

we know that your role requires you to put a lot of time and effort into it and because of this; we believe you should be rewarded. as a valued member of our team, in addition to a wide range of development opportunities, you will have access to a number of great benefits some of are listed below:

- sodexo retail discount scheme

- excellent pension scheme

- generous holiday allowance

- hire purchase cycle to work scheme

- free and confidential advice, information and counselling service

therefore, if you are looking for exciting career opportunities and to work in an expanding, dynamic and successful college, that values their staff, you have come to the right place.

new college swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview and by agreement.

please note an enhanced dbs to the satisfaction of new college, will be required for this role.

on appointment, you will be placed at the salary point aligned to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to, qualifications, previous relevant experience, current salary and market forces.

please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received. if you are interested in this vacancy, please do apply as soon as possible.

closing date: 8 november 2022

safeguarding statement:

new college swindon 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. we particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.

to submit your cv for this exciting admissions advice and guidance officer opportunity, please click ‘apply’ now!

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