Admissions Advice and Guidance Officer - New College Swindon : Job Details

Are you an adventurous advisor Or maybe a gutsy guide

New College Swindon have an exciting opportunity for an Admissions Advice and Guidance Officer to join the team.

Location: North Star & Queens Drive Campus, Swindon

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, Permanent

Salary: £22,032 - £25,158 per annum

Close Date: 15/09/24

About Us:

New College Swindon is a vibrant and dynamic institution, resulting from the merger of New College and Swindon College. Our mission is to provide exceptional teaching, facilities, and guidance support to our students, placing them at the heart of everything we do. We prioritise their interests and create a supportive environment.

Additionally, we value the well-being of our dedicated staff, offering outstanding employment conditions, including competitive salaries, generous holidays, and comprehensive pension schemes.

Admissions Advice and Guidance Officer – The Role:

Our Customer Services team are looking for a new member to join to support the admission of new students!

You will be a first point of contact for all new student and parent enquiries on courses and qualifications the College offers and will oversee their journey from enquiry, to interviewing them to successful course placement.

You will also have the opportunity to work outside the College at Post-16 provider events to promote the College and its courses. As an AAG Officer, you will become an expert in knowledge about New College Swindon and the courses we offer

Admissions Advice and Guidance Officer - Key Responsibilities:

- To oversee and administer all aspects of the admissions and enrolments process from first point of contact to successful course placement across all cohorts/customers

- To deliver careers education, information, advice and guidance as required both within the College and with Pre-16 providers at external events

- To provide advice and guidance to applicants, and to interview and offer places on courses where appropriate

- There is an expectation the post holder will 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 – You:

- Strong customer service skills and delivery focus

- Ability to effectively collaborate with students, parents, carers, and external providers

- NVQ Level 2 in Advice and Guidance required (or commitment to gain)

- Flexible with working hours, including weekends and evenings

- Desirable: Experience in careers education advice and guidance

- Desirable: Experience in delivering presentations or speaking to groups

- Understand safeguarding responsibilities, including the PREVENT Duty

- Essential understanding of GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018; training provided

Benefits:

- 25 days holiday entitlement

- 21.7% College pension contribution to LGPS

- Health care cash plan

- Free car parking

- Discounted Hair & Beauty

- On-site gym

- Staff development & training

- Sodexo Retail Discount Scheme

- And more!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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.

If successful in being appointed to a post, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and other pre employment checks will be carried out before your appointment is confirmed.

Application Process

Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, you MUST have right to work in the UK.

To submit your application for this exciting Admissions Advice and Guidance Officer opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now