Programme Officer Marshall Scholarships needed in Stratford, £18.24ph PAYE – Reference: 5274687
To support the delivery of administration services provided to the Marshall scholarship programme. The post-holder will be responsible for managing specific areas of work in the Marshall team as assigned. These will relate to arrangements for scholarship application and selection cycles, pre-departure and scholar placement activities, delivery of scholar engagement activities, and other activities pertinent to the management, support, and well-being of scholars and alumni.
1. Providing guidance and support to Scholars throughout the placement and on-award process, including assisting with related queries, organising Scholars’ travel and shipping, accommodation, and other related duties
2. Assisting with the organisation of an annual programme of cultural and social events for Scholars and Fellows, e.g., Annual Dinner, trips, visits to Houses of Parliament, Government Receptions, alumni events, etc.
3. Dealing with day-to-day Scholar enquiries, including welfare concerns, by responding via email, telephone, or Teams calls, signposting and advising Scholars on accessing University services, and liaising with Universities where required.
4. Ensuring scholars receive monthly stipend and other allowance payments on time, working with management and financial systems to process payments of stipends, fees, and supplier invoices.
5. Assisting managers in preparing agendas and reports, arranging meetings, liaising with participants, and drafting minutes for quarterly or biannual meetings.
6. Preparing and managing anonymous feedback surveys for Scholars or stakeholders, analyzing data, and reporting results.
7. Performing administrative tasks such as updating databases, online application systems, website content, and managing deadlines effectively.
8. Supporting stakeholders and management with marketing, pre-departure briefings, interviews, partnership development, updating pre-arrival information, hosting webinars, alumni engagement activities, and recruiting Reading Committees and Assessors.
This is a full-time role on a temporary contract basis.
If interested, please apply via our website with your CV, or email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
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