Careers and Work Experience Administrator

The Bishop of Winchester Academy; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution 23.6%

CPD opportunities

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Free onsite parking

Good transport links

Job summary

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is seeking a dedicated Careers and Work Experience Administrator to join our vibrant school community in England. You will coordinate careers appointments, maintain records, and support careers fairs, mock interviews and work experience programmes for students, parents and external partners.

With training provided, you will build strong relationships with employers, colleges and training providers while helping students engage with exciting career opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience within administration, education or careers support would be advantageous, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate careers appointments and maintain accurate records and tracking systems.
• Support the organisation and delivery of careers fairs, employer encounters, mock interviews and guest speaker events.
• Administer the Academy's work experience programme, liaising with students, parents, employers and external providers.
• Maintain effective relationships with employers, colleges, universities and training providers.
• Promote careers opportunities and events across the Academy.
• Support students by providing encouragement and helping them engage with careers and work experience opportunities.
• Work closely with the Careers Leader to ensure the successful delivery of the Academy's careers programme.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you looking for a career in a thriving, friendly and supportive environment where staff and student welfare is a priority? Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people in a role that really matters? If so, The Bishop of Winchester Academy wants you!

The successful candidate will be highly organised, possess excellent communication skills and enjoy building positive relationships with students, staff, parents and external partners. Previous experience within administration, education or careers support would be advantageous, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills within a rewarding role that has a direct impact on students' futures and aspirations.

Hours: 35 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time + 1 week)

As an Careers and Work Experience Administrator you will:

Coordinate careers appointments and maintain accurate records and tracking systems.

Support the organisation and delivery of careers fairs, employer encounters, mock interviews and guest speaker events.

Administer the Academy's work experience programme, liaising with students, parents, employers and external providers.

Maintain effective relationships with employers, colleges, universities and training providers.

Promote careers opportunities and events across the Academy.

Support students by providing encouragement and helping them engage with careers and work experience opportunities.

Work closely with the Careers Leader to ensure the successful delivery of the Academy's careers programme.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information on the role.

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, recently recognised by Ofsted as prioritising ‘wider opportunities alongside achievement so that pupils “live life to the full.”’ (Ofsted 2023). Operating from recently refurbished facilities, our shared mission to improve the life chances of all of our students is at the very centre of our work.

We put the welfare of our staff at the heart of everything we do and can offer you:

• Generous employer pension contribution at 23.6% basic salary
• CPD opportunities and a generous allowance of INSET days
• Health benefits including cycle to work scheme, gym discounts and flu jabs
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent teaching facilities with free onsite parking and good local public transport links
• Close proximity to beaches and the Jurassic Coast to assist your work life balance

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This post is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. An enhanced DBS check is also required for all successful applicants.

Please be aware that due to the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ legislation we do not accept CVs.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.