Learner Liaison Officer

The Learner Liaison Officer is responsible for providing an easily accessible route to engage with the training programmes provided by Skills People Group. The Learner Liaison Officer will also build relationships employers and stakeholders to support learners to progress into employment or further training.

Description


The Multi Skilled Construction Tutor is responsible for co-ordinating, designing, delivering and developing a programme(s) of study for a group(s) of learners. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic, professional individual qualified in an appropriate discipline to join a forward thinking organisation to develop and teach at all levels.

You will be a highly self-motivated, energetic and driven individual, encompassing a strong sense of autonomy. You will possess strong presentation and communication skills and be able to demonstrate achievement of targets.

Skills People Group are a national provider of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Pre-Employment Training Programmes. We specialise in both commercial and funded training and are proud to be nationally recognised as one of the UK’s largest private training providers. We are currently recruiting for a highly organised, qualified Multi Skilled Construction Tutor to join our existing team.

Duties


  • To develop best practice in learning, teaching and assessment ensuring standardisation and continuity.
  • To assess learners according to established guidelines.
  • To develop part-time and full-time programmes.
  • To design, develop and monitor resources for learner use.
  • To act as personal tutor to a group/s of learners and co-ordinate tutorial support liaising with Head of Academies.
  • Provide accurate current feedback on progress and outcomes to managers and students.
  • To monitor and manage learner attendance and maintain appropriate standards of behaviour.
  • To keep up-to-date with curriculum initiatives, development of standards and general developmental and professional issues relating to the delivery of learning in your area.
  • To implement quality procedures, contributing to thorough, evaluative programme reviews which feed into the self-assessment process.
  • To complete documentation, appropriate records of learner performance and administration associated with role and responsibilities.
  • To undergo continuous professional development as appropriate and directed.
  • To uphold and promote Skills People Group policies and procedures, promoting those specifically applicable to this area of work, including the Equality & Diversity and Health & Safety policies and procedures and attend training as requested.
  • To comply with the Skills People Group’s safeguarding policy and practices and attend training as requested.
  • To keep up to date, so far as necessary, for the efficient executing of the job, with new legislation, procedures and techniques and attend relevant mandatory training.
  • To be conversant with and participate in activities and developments at regional and national level which are relevant to the post.
  • To present and promote an appropriate public image in representing Skills People Group.
  • To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required commensurate with the post.

Skills


  • Demonstrate extensive range of knowledge, understanding and application of curriculum development, innovation and delivery strategies
  • Hold verifiable occupational experience in relevant area
  • Demonstrate extensive range of knowledge, understanding and application of curriculum development, innovation and delivery strategies
  • Knowledge of current relevant initiatives within FE, resource management and the vocational area of responsibility
  • IT qualification/ experience
  • Flexible and professional approach
  • Ability to work as part of a team to achieve common objectives
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Able to follow processes
  • Enthusiasm in the work place
  • Work well under pressure

Qualifications


  • Cert Ed/ PGCE or relevant training or teaching qualification
  • Minimum of level two qualification within relevant vocational sector or significant occupational experience
  • English to at least level 2
  • Maths to at least level 2

Desirable Qualifications


  • Verifier Award
  • Assessor Award

Skills People Group


In return, Skills People Group will give you:

  • A competitive salary
  • 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays along with 2 extra days annual leave after 2 years service
  • Employer contributory pension scheme
  • A challenging and rewarding role in a successful and growing business
  • The opportunity to grow with a business

Other Information


  • You will report to the Academy Manager
  • You will be based at Nottingham, NG3 2FB

Equality and Diversity 

  • It is the responsibility of the post holder to promote equality and diversity throughout the Group.
  • The post holder will undertake their duties in full accordance with the Group’s policies and procedures relating to equal opportunity and diversity.

Health and Safety 

  • To promote health, safety and welfare throughout the Group.
  • To undertake their duties and responsibilities in full accordance with the Group’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults 

  • It is the responsibility of the post holder to commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults within the organisation.
  • The post holder will undertake their duties in full accordance with the Group’s policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, e.g. dealing with learner issues i.e. safeguarding and referring on to specialist staff.
  • This position is subject to an enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and will be subject to satisfactory clearance of this check.
  • If this position is classed as Regulated Activity, it is subject to an Adult & Child barring check.

Review 

  • The details contained in this job description, particularly the principal accountabilities, reflect the content of the job at the date the job description was prepared. It should be remembered, however, that over time, the nature of individual jobs will inevitably change; existing duties may be lost and other duties may be gained without changing the general character of the duties of the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, the Group will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the post holder at the appropriate time

How To Apply


If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to HR@skillsepeoplegroup.com

Alternatively, you can contact us on 01246 589 509.