Personal Development Coordinator in Rotherham)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Personal Development Coordinator to enhance the learner experience at their institution. This role involves creating and delivering engaging personal development activities, collaborating with learners on health and wellbeing topics, and organizing impactful events. You'll work closely with a supportive team, establishing partnerships with external organizations, and utilizing your event management skills to ensure successful delivery. If you're passionate about education and personal development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Access to local government pension

Use of gyms, restaurants, and salons

Staff health and wellbeing schemes

Flexible working hours options

Parking at all sites

Career development opportunities

Grants for new FE teachers in STEM

Referral scheme offering up to £200

Qualifications

• Experience in educational environments, preferably in Further Education.
• Qualifications in English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging personal development activities for learners.
• Organize events promoting life skills, wellbeing, and active lifestyles.

Skills

Event Management

Customer Service

Collaboration

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Job description

Personal Development Coordinator

Location: Rotherham

Salary: £25,716 FTE (Pro-rata £22,847.68) per annum + benefits

Hours: Full time, term time (37 hrs per week, working 40 weeks per year)

Duration: Fixed term until July 2026

Our client's main goal is to be an 'outstanding' education and training provider. To support this goal, they are seeking highly motivated, innovative, and dynamic individuals to join their teams. Candidates should be committed to the organization's values.

The Role

The Personal Development Coordinator role is dynamic, with varied daily tasks. Based within the Student Support and Safeguarding team at Dearne Valley College (part of the RNN Group), you will be responsible for creating and delivering engaging personal development activities and events to enhance the learner experience.

Your main duties will include developing a comprehensive programme of personal development and physical health activities accessible to all learners. You will collaborate with learners on topics such as physical health, wellbeing, and personal development, and organize events that promote life skills, wellbeing, and active lifestyles through sports and physical activities. These initiatives will include sessions on healthy living and physical wellbeing.

You will establish effective partnerships with external organizations for guest speakers and learner voice activities linked to themed weeks, such as Safeguarding Week, Financial Wellbeing, Mental Health Week, and sports tournaments like AoC Sport Regional Tournaments.

As part of a team, you will organize, promote, and deliver events aimed at developing learners' essential life and personal skills. Additionally, you will utilize your event management skills to plan and execute activities, workshops, and events, managing all logistics and liaising with external partners to ensure successful delivery. Your engagement with students and collaboration with stakeholders will be vital in creating impactful experiences.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working within an educational environment, preferably in Further Education/Post-16 settings.
• Qualifications in English and Maths at Level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent, with experience in facilitating events.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to work respectfully and confidentially.

Department Info

The role involves working within a team on-site and collaborating with colleagues across RNN Group campuses to ensure consistent delivery of events and personal development opportunities. You will report to the Student Support Team Leader and coordinate with curriculum managers and tutors to support learners' personal development.

Benefits

• Access to local government pension
• Use of gyms, restaurants, and salons
• Staff health and wellbeing schemes, including in-house Occupational Health
• Flexible working hours options
• Parking at all sites
• Opportunities for career development, including funding for teacher training and apprenticeships
• Grants of up to £6,000 for new FE teachers in STEM subjects (conditions apply)
• Referral scheme offering up to £200 per successful referral

To Apply

If you believe you are suitable for this role, please visit the following link to complete your application:

Application Link