JOB PROFILE
Role: DANCOP Project Officer
Salary:£19,674 per annum, pro rata where applicable
Accountable to:DANCOP Project Manager
Core responsibilities:
•Work with the Project Manager and other consortium partners to design and manage recruitment activity in-line with the NCOP agenda.
•Deliver and/or facilitate the delivery of DANCOP outreach activities and services such as information sessions and talks, assemblies, taster days, summer schools and workshops to young people, staff and parents.
•Develop and maintain relationships withschools across Nottingham/shire as part of the DANCOP programme.
•Facilitate the engagement of schools and colleges in your designated area(s) with DANCOP activities and services, seeking to ensure that DANCOP resources are applied equitably and as part of a cohesive package.
•Work closely with the college’s school liaison team to ensure that delivery is in-line with the college’s schools liaison strategy.
•Act as a point of contact for education providers and third party deliverers in your designated area(s); dealing with enquiries and solving problems as required.
•Ensure all relevant reporting for the projectis kept up to date.
•Keep up to date with the national widening participation and NCOP agendas, implementing developments as appropriate.
•Represent the DANCOP network externally where appropriate, and disseminate information to other stakeholders as necessary.
•Develop and manage excellent working relationships with DANCOP stakeholders across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, which will involve travelling independently.
•Other responsibilities commensurate with the level of the role.
Other Responsibilities:
•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 present and promote an appropriate public image in representing the college and DANCOP.
•To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required commensurate with the post.
Corporate responsibilities
•To contribute to the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of the College
•Ensure the responsibilities of the post are carried out in a way that reflects the standards, vision and values of the College
•Deliver on key performance indicators across the College, aiming to deliver continuous improvement
•Promote the College with employers, sector bodies, schools and the local community, developing effective partnerships with employers, the funding agencies and other representative bodies
•To proactively promote Safeguarding practice, EDI and Health and Safety
Person Specification
Role: DANCOP Project Officer / E/D / A / I / TQualifications:
1 / A degree / E /
2 / Maths to at least level 2 / E /
3 / English to at least level 2 / E /
4 / IT qualifications to level 2 / E /
5 / A relevant IAG qualification / D /
Experience and Skills
6 / Recent experience of delivering activities and resources to young people in education / E / /
7 / Recent experience of event coordination, particularly in the context of progression activities for young people, predominantly year 9 to year 13 / E / /
8 / Recent experience of working with school or college staff to achieve shared goals / E /
9 / Recent experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including external partners / E /
10 / Recent experience of evaluating activities and appropriately revising work practices / E / /
11 / Experience of working in schools or colleges across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire / D /
12 / Experience of working with third party providers of educational enrichment programmes / D /
Personal Attributes
13 / Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding /Child Protection issues relevant to the post / E / /
14 / Knowledge and understanding of higher education; in particular widening participation policy, practice and funding issues / E / /
15 / Up-to-date knowledge of the education sector, especially pre-and post-16 secondary education / E / /
16 / Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and an ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders and people at all levels of an organisation / E /
17 / Excellent written and report writing skills / E /
18 / Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently / E / /
19 / Proficiency in standard MS Office packages, including using databases / E /
20 / Knowledge of safeguarding policy and processes in relation to arranging activities for young people / E /
21 / Strong ability to work creatively and to interact positively with young people / E / /
22 / Ability to articulate clearly and objectively / E /
23 / Well organised / E /
24 / Ability to travel / E /
Equality of opportunity
25 / A commitment to uphold and promote Equality of Opportunity / E / /
KEY:
E / EssentialD / Desirable
A / Assessed by Application Form
I / Assessed by Interview
T / Assessed by Test
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