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Job Advert: Programme Co-ordinator

Overview:

The High Tide Foundation was established 7 years ago and provides work experience placements and opportunities to young people across Tees Valley.

The services that the organisation offers are open to students from 11- 16 years old. The aim of the foundation is to build the link between students and local employers, to achieve this we offer a number of High Tide Programmes.

The programmes are known as the Cadetships and the Sector weeks and range through age of student and level of the content.

There are over 100 businesses across Tees Valley that believe in what High Tide offers and support through time commitment, site tours, sector/ role knowledge, employability skills, and much more.

Job Description:

We are looking for an individual who is energetic, fun and has the confidence to inspire and drive these young people to gain the most value out of every opportunity. The individual will work with many different audiences from 11-year-old students to head teachers, career leaders and apprentices, as well as senior business leaders and like-minded representatives from similar organisations.

This individual will be responsible for building an maintaining great relationships with secondary schools across Tees Valley. They will build an annual education offer with the support from the GM, which the schools will then book onto programmes. Once the programmes have been secured by the schools the Programme coordinator will work closely with the school in selecting the students, building the programme timetable, ensure safeguarding and health & safety requirements are in place.

Throughout the programme the individual will chaperone each group to support, motivate and inspire the group to ensure maximum value. The programme coordinator will work with the Marketing coordinator to create a media plan which will capture the journey and experience of each programme.

Main Role and Responsibilities:

• Strong organisational skills and be a confident communicator and collaborator. You will also have a good talent for building networks with the local education community
• Create education offer, ensuring the content is relevant to the local economy and labour markets.
• Advertise and sell the education programme offer to secondary schools across Tees Valley
• Review and evolve programme resources (e.g. programme workbooks) to demonstrate learning outcomes
• Co-ordinate and attend each programme (may be outside of the UK)
• Attend relevant careers events and other educational events/exhibitions
• Evaluate and report on programme feedback and impact
• Manage the student committee and host regular meetings with the team
• Support the school in planning the graduation event and co-host
• Manage of education members and young person’s data including contact information and programme attendance
• Ensure safeguarding and Health & safety requirements are followed

Additional Duties:

• Purchasing office supplies and managing office stock
• Recruiting participants for Fundraising Activities
• Attending and supporting Fundraising and corporate events

Skills & Qualifications:

The most suitable candidates for the role will have:

• An understanding of Safeguarding, Health and Safety (training will be provided)
• Understanding of challenges faced by young people across Tees Valley
• Knowledge of the community needs across each of the 5 boroughs’
• Flexibility with working hours and locations, the role may also include overnight stays, evening and occasional weekend work
• Ability to work with a number of different teams on numerous projects
• Self-motivated and disciplined to work individually
• Full UK driving license
• This career is a great opportunity for someone looking for a new experience which is very rewarding and has a lot of variety to the role.

Please note an enhanced DBS will be required.

The candidate must have a full UK driving License and access to their own transport due to the various locations in the role.

Closing date for applications: 21st February 2020

Apply: Send CV and cover letter to lauren@hightidefoundation.co.uk

Contact: Lauren Bywater

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