Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator (Cardiff)

Job Title: Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 9am Monday 1st October 2018

Interviews: Expected to take place at SMF London office on 8th-9th October

Our Organisation

The Social Mobility Foundation is a small, high profile charity with offices across the UK. We help young people from low-income backgrounds enter universities and professions through programmes of mentoring, internships, university application support and skills development.

We will be opening a new office in Cardiff this year.

We strive for excellence in everything we do: the right candidate will be joining an enthusiastic, committed and successful team, which has high expectations for the young people we support. Watch a short video about our work here.

Overview

The Aspiring Professionals Programme (APP) Coordinator role will be well-suited to someone who is focused on the best ways they can help the aims of the charity as well as those of our participants and partners. The APP Coordinator is responsible for supporting the delivery and development of the Social Mobility Foundation’s programme of activities for young people through their Year 12-13 and university years.

Reporting line: Regional Development Manager

Salary band: £21,000-£27,000 per annum. It is our normal practice to appoint at the bottom of the band.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave; bonus annual leave days between Christmas and New Year; time off in lieu for work outside contractual hours; 5% employer pension contribution after a satisfactory completion of a four-month probation period, and employer subscription to Perkbox.

Location: Cardiff City Centre

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours) 9am-5.30pm

Person Specification

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong administration skills
Confidence with using IT
Confidence in preparing and delivering presentations
Excellent attention to detail when undertaking tasks
Ability to work as part of a small team
Hard-working and efficient
Self-starter with ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to adapt to new situations that may arise and problem solve effectively
Committed to the aims of the charity

Main Responsibilities

The APP Coordinator will be responsible for:

Achieving Results

Organising and supporting skill sessions, supporter events, university trips
Coordinating the logistics for events, including securing venues and speakers, the collating responses, attendee lists, and feedback/evaluation
Allocation of internships and liaison with students and employers in allocated career sectors
Support the running of the Social Mobility Foundation’s Mentoring Programme in the region in question, including monitoring the relationship of participants and their mentors in assigned sectors
Assisting with the organisation and delivery of residential programmes for students from across the country
Visiting and building relationships with schools and employers to promote and gain support for SMF’s Programmes

Self-management

Taking a problem-solving approach to the role, escalating issues as needed
Developing a strong understanding of the SMF’s work and social mobility across the UK
Demonstrating SMF values in all work
Using initiative to ensure effective liaison between the SMF and its student participants and target schools and colleges
Using initiative to ensure effective liaison between the SMF and its employer partners

Delivering Excellence

Maintaining excellent monitoring/evaluation/tracking procedures for student progress and the effectiveness of activities and events; compiling reports as required
Undertaking all relevant activities to ensure the stakeholder relationships are well-maintained, including meetings and email/letter correspondence, general admin tasks, and the resolution of any complaints

Collaboration

Primary point of contact with students in own sectors
Updating the SMF website, Facebook, Twitter, as
Other duties, as required by the management team, to assist the operation of the SMF’s activities

Application Process

Interested candidates should send a CV and tailored covering letter outlining their suitability for the post to jobs@socialmobility.org.uk. Please include how you heard about the job in your application. Generic applications will not be considered.

If you have any questions about the role please contact Sally Weatherall – sally.weatherall@socialmobility.org.uk or call 0207 183 1189.

Development Education Inclusion Inequality Youth Social Mobility Foundation: Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator The Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator is responsible for supporting the delivery and development of the Social Mobility Foundation’s programme of activities for young adults. English The Social Mobility Foundation http://www.socialmobility.org.uk/