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International and MOD Liaison Officer

Location: Wymondham, Norfolk

Salary: FTE £30,559-£35,235 per annum, Pro rata £16,977-£19,916 per annum

Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00-15:30

The College has over 400 staff dedicated to supporting World Class education. The College is recognized as one of the top State Schools in the Country and is one of the highest performing State Schools in the East of England, as backed up by its most recent Ofsted inspections which rated the College as Outstanding in both Education and Boarding 2023.

The College is focused on providing outstanding quality to their students and staff not only in education but also through its provision of exceptional facilities and accommodation on site across its 83-acre campus.

The Role

They are looking for an International and MOD Liaison Officer.

The International and MOD Students Liaison Officer will be responsible for the College-wide support provided for International and MOD Students and their families and will contribute to the promotion of the College abroad. They will provide administrative support for all international and MOD students boarding at the College Prep School and the College, which will include liaising with the families of international students about travel arrangements and providing a line of communication between the Boarding House, Tutors, etc., and the families.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support with the development and sustainability of their overseas market.
2. Support for international and MOD children support groups.
3. Being a warm point of contact for all overseas families during the application stage and once the student has joined the College.
4. Liaise with the parents/carers/guardians of international and MOD students and Heads of House regarding travel arrangements to and from the College.
5. Maintain the central register of international and MOD students and their guardians in the UK.
6. Staff the International Centre from midday on the day before the start of each half term to provide an early arrival welcome event for international and MOD students and be the first point of contact for any travel difficulties.
7. Provide support for the College and the College Prep School staff traveling overseas to interview prospective international students and organize periodic meetings between College staff and parents/carers of international students overseas.
8. Contribute to publicity materials, including sections of the College website, specifically targeted at international and MOD students.
9. Maintain the Exeat House booking system (invite bookings, confirm bookings, process information re invoices/payments).
10. Liaise with families regarding trips and visits and offers to students.

Skills and Qualifications

The professional competencies expected of an International and MOD Students Liaison Officer are:

1. Have an interest in international projects and a sound awareness of current international issues.
2. Be flexible and imaginative in developing new ideas and resources, as well as adapting to changes.
3. Have the ability to think, plan and judge carefully and imaginatively.
4. An excellent eye for detail and a commitment to high standards.
5. Able to represent the College at the highest level.
6. Demonstrate a warm and empathetic approach to families regarding the boarding experience and process.
7. The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others.
8. Able to maintain positive relationships with all and work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team.
9. Be able to multi-task and work under pressure.
10. Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities.
11. Able to demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills.
12. Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions.
13. The ability to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The qualifications and experience required of an International and MOD Liaison Officer are:

1. A good level of literacy and numeracy.
2. A good level of knowledge and understanding gained by experience in a professional capacity.
3. A successful track record in a demanding administrative role or successful experience in a role requiring excellent organizational skills is essential.
4. Some previous experience working with young people is highly desirable.
5. Knowledge of school admissions is desirable.
6. Previous experience coordinating international travel, visits or projects is also desirable.

Benefits

1. Professional development.
2. Free refreshments.
3. Free on-site car parking.
4. A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
5. Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via their staff benefits platform.
6. A Cycle to Work scheme.
7. 24/7 access to their Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Application Link

Application closing date: 8th November 2024

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore, all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.