School Liaison Officer

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

Luminate Education Group is recruiting for a School Liaison Officer.

The School Liaison team works with prospective students and staff at primary and secondary schools to promote the college offer. Your role will include engaging and inspiring students across various age groups through activities and events. You will build strong relationships with key stakeholders at schools to support student recruitment.

We are a friendly and supportive team who love making a difference to young people’s lives. It is heart-warming to see young people we have inspired progressing in their chosen learning pathway to achieve their future goals and knowing we were a part of their journey.

We are able to offer hybrid working with up to 2 days working at home and time off in lieu.

What You Will Do

• You will work with school students and staff (primary and secondary) at school and college events, to promote the opportunities we can offer as a 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
• 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

About You

• 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)

Luminate Education Group is recruiting for a School Liaison Officer.

The School Liaison team works with prospective students and staff at primary and secondary schools to promote the college offer. Your role will include engaging and inspiring students across various age groups through activities and events. You will build strong relationships with key stakeholders at schools to support student recruitment.

We are a friendly and supportive team who love making a difference to young people’s lives. It is heart-warming to see young people we have inspired progressing in their chosen learning pathway to achieve their future goals and knowing we were a part of their journey.

We are able to offer hybrid working with up to 2 days working at home and time off in lieu.

What You Will Do

• You will work with school students and staff (primary and secondary) at school and college events, to promote the opportunities we can offer as a 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
• 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

About You

• 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)

What the college offers its staff

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including

Annual leave

• Curriculum and Management:44 days plus bank holidays

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Curriculum support and business support

39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

• Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives

• Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting

• Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes

Commitment to safeguarding

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for a job with us if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.