Work Experience Officer; Mat Cover

Recruitment pack for job applicants

Work Experience Officer (Mat Cover)

https://bcis.education/

https://big creative.education/

BCT is a leading creative industry training provider with more than 25 years’ track record of delivering education and work opportunities. Our mission is to Develop Talent, Transform Lives, Create Careers and in order to do this we offer vocational study programmes, apprenticeships, trainee ships and adult learning courses. We also and Big Creative Independent School.

Safeguarding statement

Big Creative Training is committed to a safe, inclusive environment where learners, staff and visitors can thrive. Our safeguarding culture protects learners from harm, abuse, neglect, exploitation and radicalisation.

All staff must adhere to our safeguarding and child protection policies, procedures and codes of conduct, which set out responsibilities for identifying, reporting and responding to concerns. These are provided to all staff during induction. BCT operates a robust safer recruitment process. Any job offer is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, identity and qualification verification, right to work checks, and other pre employment vetting.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, shortlisted candidates are also subject to an online search. Shortlisted candidates must complete a safeguarding self-disclosure form before interview. Interviews include questions assessing understanding of safeguarding, child protection, professional boundaries, and commitment to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Equality diversity and inclusion statement

At BCT we believe that the strongest communities and most innovative creative futures are built through equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels respected and able to be their authentic selves. We celebrate the diverse experiences and identities of our colleagues and learners, recognising that these differences strengthen our community and enrich creativity, including through initiatives such as our annual Culture Day celebration.

Inclusion is embedded throughout our community and our decision-making. We work to challenge stereotypes and have zero tolerance for discrimination and bias. We remove barriers to participation, ensuring study, employment and career progression opportunities are fair and accessible to all. We are dedicated to advancing equity across all reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, creating a workplace and learning environment where everyone has equality of opportunity to succeed, develop, and progress.

Welcome to Big Creative Training

We’re looking for an enthusiastic work experience officer to join our team, on a maternity cover basis.

Maths and English GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent (Level
2)

Degree/A-Levels/relevant qualification in the subject area

and written and ability to convey and explain concepts in straightforward language.

Excellent organisational and administrative skills

Accurate record-keeping, tracking and monitoring across a wide-ranging portfolio of adherence to deadlines

Good presentation and interpersonal skills

Ability to influence, challenge and manage difficult situations

Proficient IT Skills across a range of software packages

Commitment to and enthusiasm for delivering

Great team working skills

Effective time management and able to work

Passionate advocate of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Business driven approach to work in line with the college values and ethics.

Ability to establish productive and supportive working relationships with apprentices, employers, and colleagues.

To source, identify and gain suitable work students. Make excellent connections with employers to maximise the students opportunity for sustainable employment or other progression.

Be the first point of Contact for Work Experience related opportunities and Respond to first line enquiries from employers, students and

Liaise with and Support external partners on details for overseas work experience opportunities via the Turing scheme

Act as a conduit between employers and BCT ensuring that all business leads are referred to the appropriate BCE lead

Arrange and run visits and tours for perspective employers as part of the introduction to Big Creative Training.

Supporting with wider departmental functions & events

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