Job Title: ESOL Engagement Recruitment Officer
Location: Highbury Campus
Salary: Pro Rata £13, £14,464.47, Full Time Equivalent £25, £26,759.27per annum
Hours of work: 20 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Part-Time, Fixed Term 12 months
About us:
At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.
We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.
We aspire to become the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, promoting a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture. Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.
What we offer:
* Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
* Pension: Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at
* Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
* Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
* Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
* Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
* Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
* Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets
About the role:
The ESOL Engagement Recruitment Officer (EERO) is responsible to the Adult Learning Coordinator providing high quality administration and recruitment of students to the CELTA Skills Bootcamp provision, to manage the administrative workload of the Service effectively, undertaking a variety of tasks which leads to enabling an efficient and auditable record of the area in order to enable the College to meet its objectives. Team working and communications within an overall approach that values people will be of key importance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Student recruitment into the CELTA Skills Bootcamp programmes to ensure the college meets its recruitment numbers
* Working closely with external employers to promote the programme and to gain employment opportunities for the students
* Holding regular 1:1 meetings with the CELTA students to support them into finding suitable employment and interview opportunities
* Tracking and recording student progress from start of course to successful student employment
* Ensuring all required evidence is available for audit purposes
* Arranging appointments and preparing for meetings and events.
* Typing correspondence and preparing reports as required
* Maintaining an effective filing system, paper based and electronic, ensuring confidentiality where necessary.
* To be ivolved with staff development programmes as appropriate.
* Undertaking other duties, as commensurate with the post.
* NB this list is not exhaustive but is a comprehensive indication of responsibilities.
To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:
* Evidence of commitment to professional development
* A good standard of Maths and English
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
* Computer literate
Diversity and Inclusion:
Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.
The College's commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.
Pre-Employment Checks:
The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.
We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert. We do not accept CVs from agencies for these roles.