Overview
Grow Your Own Graduate Project Officer role at Birmingham City University. This is a full-time, 2-year fixed-term position.
Salary and terms
The full-time starting salary is normally £28,287 per annum, with progression to £32,006 per annum. Grade: C. Full Time. 2 Years Fixed Term.
Role description
We have an exciting Graduate+ Project Officer opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated recent graduate who enjoys meeting and working with people and providing high levels of customer service. The role will support the Graduate+ Programme Manager and be an integral member of the team delivering to BCU students. The post holder will help continue developing and evaluating the University’s Graduate+ programme, launched in September 2016.
The role will involve assisting with event planning, front-line support, organisation and a broad range of administrative duties. The role will evolve as strengths become apparent; a flexible approach is required. You will gain exposure to a number of important projects, activities and events.
Based at the City Centre campus, Curzon building. During term time you will be expected to work full-time on campus. Some hybrid work may be possible during breaks in the academic calendar.
Main Activities And Responsibilities
* Liaise with staff and students to implement, support and advise on Graduate+ activities linked to modules and extra-curricular requirements.
* Maintain a high profile in the Graduate+ office to help students access information and assistance about the Graduate+ award and other services.
* Contribute to planning and administration of Graduate+ Week.
* Deliver sessions in seminars/lectures to explain and promote Graduate+.
* Promote the programme via social media, creating posts and campaigns that engage students.
* Work with colleagues in the Careers+ family, specifically Volunteering and Mentoring managers.
Skills And Experience
* A recent BCU graduate.
* Excellent IT skills including MS Office and Teams.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Self-managing with the ability to prioritise, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Eligibility: This vacancy is open to Birmingham City University graduates from the academic year 2024/25. To be eligible, you must have completed your course between 1 August 2024 and 31 July 2025, and you must no longer be studying.
As you are applying for a role as part of the Grow Your Own Graduate Programme, you will need to contact a member of the Careers+ team for application support and to receive communications about future Grow Your Own opportunities and support sessions. For more information or to book a consultation, please email graduatecareers@bcu.ac.uk.
Additional job details
The appointed candidate will normally be employed through BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership may enter the LGPS scheme and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly.
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