School Liaison Officer

Location: Buxton/Leek Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months Advert Closes: Tuesday 20 February 2024 We are looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic individual to be the key liaison between schools and Buxton and Leek College and to inform and advise students about the wide range of provision on offer at the college. The successful candidate will support the development, delivery and evaluation of Buxton & Leek College’s recruitment and widening access outreach work and other associated activities, helping to raise the profile of the College, courses, and progression routes within Buxton & Leek College and the University of Derby. This post sits within a small, friendly team of information and guidance officers and is a diverse and interesting role. We are looking for a candidate who enjoys working with learners of all ages who can form positive and long lasting relationships with teachers, careers advisors and community groups. We are also looking for someone who is confidently able to deliver recruitment activities such as presentations, assemblies and practical activities with confidence. For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Head of Recruitment and Marketing, Gareth Hughes via G.Hughes@blc.ac.uk For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk Buxton and Leek College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect. To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage Please note that unfortunately, this role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system; however, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home office website for further information. For more information and to apply on-line, please click the “Apply” button.