Schools and FE Assistant

Contract - 37.5 h/w, 9 month fixed term contract(with potential to become permanent depending on funding)

Annual salary - £20,000

Location - The Building Centre, 26 Store Street, London WC1E 7BT. Some travel within the UK for project delivery, including occasional overnight stays.

Closing date:6th January 2013

The Construction Youth Trust works with disadvantaged young people to remove barriers and open up training and employment opportunities in construction. Through our various projects we help young people to fulfil their full potential, build confidence and self esteem and provide a chance to develop and demonstrate their natural skills and abilities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic graduate who is keen to work in the charity and education sectors and use their undoubted skills to help young people. You will be supporting delivery and organisation of our accredited schools courses, which support social mobility and industry diversification by working in partnership with employers and leading universities. Your role will be vital in helping toprovide a high level of access to the professions for young people aged 15-17 from disadvantaged backgrounds.

This is a great development opportunity to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. We embrace ideas and innovation and this opportunity could lead to something bigger for the right person. So, why not come and help us make a difference to the lives of young people in need of additional supportat a key point in their lives.

To apply, please complete our application packthat you can download from and send it to

Schools and FE Assistant Job Description

Role Title: Schools and FE Assistant
Purpose of role:
To provide support to the Schools and FE Co-ordinator on all matters relating to the management of projects, including: stakeholder liaison, project administration and project delivery.
Key projects that this role will help to deliver:
  • Budding Brunels
  • Volunteering programme

Reports to: Schools and FE Coordinator
Location:
The Building Centre, 26 Store Street, London WC1E 7BT.
Some travel within England and Wales for project delivery, including occasional overnight stays.
Duties
Support and leadfront line delivery of projects.
Liaise with companies, employers, schools, universities, volunteers and students during planning, delivery and post-project.
Deliver presentations to young people.
Provide administrative support to all schools projects.
Maintain records for all aspects of delivery, including timesheets and expenditure.
Act as ambassador for the Trust when dealing with external contacts.
Deal with telephone enquiries and seek solutions to queries raised.
Provide logistical support by liaising with partner companies, schools, universities and beneficiaries to ensure the smooth delivery of courses.
Assist students with course curriculum.
Mark and help to process course handbooks for the purposes of external accreditation.
Manage and keep records of petty cash associated with the delivery of projects.
Administering, organisingand supporting young people in post-project work placements.
Travel to other Trust regions as required,assisting and leading project delivery.
Construction Youth Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of all people associated with our work. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility.
An enhanced CRB disclosure will be required for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications, skills and experience required to do this role:
Drive, energy and self motivation, and a ‘Can do’ approach
Graduate
Experience of previous work with young people
Interest in education and helping young people
Understanding of social mobility and widening participation issues
Excellent communications skills both written and oral, including :
  • ability to communicate professionally with a range of people including: young people, funders, schools, universities, senior construction industry executives and team
  • ability to provide written feedback to beneficiaries on project course work
Multi-tasker, good teamworker and organiser
Innovative thinker, confident decision maker, problem solver
IT literate and digitally savvy
Great administration skills, including:
  • ability to keep detailed records
  • ability to manage and track cash and budgets
An eye for detail
Adaptable, flexible and positive
A positive approach to all stakeholders. Demonstrating an understanding of their differing needs and expectations and a willingness to fulfil them
Great at planning and organising, including prioritising, monitoring and controlling activities, making the most effective use of time and resources to achieve objectives.
Desirable: An interest in the construction industry
This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post holder will be expected to participate in this process and would aim to reach agreement to the changes.