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Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator
| Posting date: | 12 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £19,920 to £21,920 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 September 2024 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Social Mobility Foundation |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Location: Liverpool; SMF staff are currently working with a mix of home and office working for staff across all office locations; it is expected that you would travel to this location to support with student delivery.
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term, 0.8 hour contract
Closing Date: 23:59PM on Monday 23rd September
Reporting Line: Senior Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator
Salary Band: £24,900-£27,400 per annum FTE (£19,920 - £21,920).
Hours: 4 days per week (0.8 hour contract); 9AM-5.30PM (flexible working hours available)
The Opportunity
The Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator (APPC) role will be well-suited to someone who is focused on the best ways they can help the aims of the charity as well as those of our participants and partners. An APPC is responsible for supporting the delivery and development of the Social Mobility Foundation’s programme of activities for young people through their S5-6/sixth form and university years.
The SMF offers in-person and online support and opportunities, so this role will involve providing virtual and in-person support to students and working with employers across the UK.
Person Specification
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong administration skills and confidence with using IT
- Confidence in preparing and delivering presentations in face-to-face and virtual settings
- Experience of relationship management and/or customer service
- Excellent attention to detail when undertaking tasks
- Ability to work as part of a small team
- Hard-working and efficient
- Self-starter with ability to prioritise tasks, take initiative and work independently
- Ability to adapt to new situations as they arise, and problem solve effectively
- Committed to the aims of the charity
We value ability and potential more than specific experience, and we are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage applications from people from low socio-economic backgrounds, from people who are care-experienced, and from people who are Black, Asian or of minoritised ethnicity.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave pro rata’d, plus bank holidays
- Time off in lieu for work outside contractual hours
- 5% employer pension contribution after a satisfactory completion of a four-month probation period
- Flexible working hours
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by submitting to our application portal Pinpoint the following information by 23:59pm, on Monday 23rd September.
- A letter outlining your suitability for the post along with specific examples from past experience. Please ensure a contact number is included.
- A short statement answering the question: What do you think are the main concerns the young people that SMF target face regarding access to universities and professions? (500 words maximum)
Please note that generic applications and CV’s will not be considered. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marie Mayes; marie.mayes@socialmobility.org.uk
Interviews: First round interviews will take place from 1st October. Interview candidates may be asked to complete online tests; this will be arranged after interview.
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term, 0.8 hour contract
Closing Date: 23:59PM on Monday 23rd September
Reporting Line: Senior Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator
Salary Band: £24,900-£27,400 per annum FTE (£19,920 - £21,920).
Hours: 4 days per week (0.8 hour contract); 9AM-5.30PM (flexible working hours available)
The Opportunity
The Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator (APPC) role will be well-suited to someone who is focused on the best ways they can help the aims of the charity as well as those of our participants and partners. An APPC is responsible for supporting the delivery and development of the Social Mobility Foundation’s programme of activities for young people through their S5-6/sixth form and university years.
The SMF offers in-person and online support and opportunities, so this role will involve providing virtual and in-person support to students and working with employers across the UK.
Person Specification
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong administration skills and confidence with using IT
- Confidence in preparing and delivering presentations in face-to-face and virtual settings
- Experience of relationship management and/or customer service
- Excellent attention to detail when undertaking tasks
- Ability to work as part of a small team
- Hard-working and efficient
- Self-starter with ability to prioritise tasks, take initiative and work independently
- Ability to adapt to new situations as they arise, and problem solve effectively
- Committed to the aims of the charity
We value ability and potential more than specific experience, and we are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage applications from people from low socio-economic backgrounds, from people who are care-experienced, and from people who are Black, Asian or of minoritised ethnicity.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave pro rata’d, plus bank holidays
- Time off in lieu for work outside contractual hours
- 5% employer pension contribution after a satisfactory completion of a four-month probation period
- Flexible working hours
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by submitting to our application portal Pinpoint the following information by 23:59pm, on Monday 23rd September.
- A letter outlining your suitability for the post along with specific examples from past experience. Please ensure a contact number is included.
- A short statement answering the question: What do you think are the main concerns the young people that SMF target face regarding access to universities and professions? (500 words maximum)
Please note that generic applications and CV’s will not be considered. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marie Mayes; marie.mayes@socialmobility.org.uk
Interviews: First round interviews will take place from 1st October. Interview candidates may be asked to complete online tests; this will be arranged after interview.