Adult Careers & Progression Officer

Bath College; Matlock Bath CP; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000

Job description

Application Deadline: 17 April 2025

Department: QUA - Quality

Location: Dual Campus

Compensation: £23,962 - £25,993 / year

Description

Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. The post holder will support adult learners at Bath College in their progression pathways by understanding their motivation for engagement with the college, coordinating and tracking work experience and placements and monitoring and tracking progression into further education or employment. The post holder will be expected to engage with adult learners across all provision types including, but not limited to, Tailored and Community Learning, Part-Time Qualifications, ESOL, English & Maths, Skills Bootcamps and Projects where appropriate.

Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.

If you feel you can make a positive contribution, please complete the application form, making sure you detail how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Key Responsibilities

Local intelligence gathering:

• Engaging directly with the most disadvantaged communities in order to determine what learning and skills needs in those communities are, including intelligence on progression opportunities, barriers, and types of support/curriculum that best support the barriers.

Active engagement and progression support:

• Engage directly with local residents from our most disadvantaged communities and encourage their transition into appropriate learning.
• Support adults learners from successfully completing their learning into their intended positive destinations/progression pathways.

Track and Monitor Learner Progress:

• Maintain accurate records of adult learner participation in work experience and job placement programs.
• Regularly review and update learner progress, identifying any issues or barriers to progression.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• GCSE English Language at grade C/4 -9 equivalent
• GCSE Maths at grade C/4-9 or equivalent
• Educated to Level 3 in related area
• Demonstrate knowledge of careers guidance and employability skills for adults
• Demonstrate a knowledge of local employability initiatives, DWP priorities and the adult skills landscape.
• Demonstrate E-literacy and competency in Microsoft Office:
• MS Word: A good working knowledge of producing documents and emails.
• MS Excel: Able to create basic Excel formulas, enabling manipulation and dissemination of information.

Staff Benefits

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 30 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government)
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
• Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
• The College offers an eyesight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that support a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock