School Liaison Officer (LUM20657/1830)

We are recruiting 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.

The ideal candidate will be confident, self-motivated, able to manage their own workload effectively, and comfortable speaking in public to different target audiences.

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

• Independently engage with school students and staff (both primary and secondary) within your area, to participate in school and college events to promote the opportunities available through our Group.
• Plan, organise and attend events both virtual and face to face such as assemblies, career fairs, parents’ evenings & college open days to promote our Group learning opportunities.  This could be a few times a week.
• 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 elements of lone working.
• Willingness to work towards a L3 Information, Advice & Guidance qualification.

• 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.
• Excellent organisational, planning and administrative skills.
• Must be confident in 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).

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

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 39 days
  • Academic 44 days
  • Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent 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