Partnership and Student Opportunities Officer

Job title:

Partnership and Student Opportunities Officer

Company:

York St John University

Job description

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.The TeamThis role sits within the wider Student Success and Employability Team. Working with colleagues across Careers and Global Opportunities, you will help to enhance student engagement and employability by creating innovative opportunities that will enrich the student experience both during and after their studies. Work-related Experiential Learning is a major focus for all our Teams, as we work collaboratively to embed into all our programmes.The RoleThe Partnerships and Student Opportunities Officer is a varied role where no two days will be the same. You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders to create opportunities for our students and graduates. Working with external partners you will source and create innovations projects, live briefs and challenges to support Work-related Experiential Learning within all programmes. You will also work to build new relationships to support Work-related Experiential Learning, graduate jobs and placement year opportunities, working with local, regional, national and international stakeholders. You may also work with overseas university partners to develop relationships to accommodate our students studying overseas.Required Skills and ExperienceA successful candidate will have a good understanding of the issues affecting student employability and success in the context of Higher Education. With excellent customer service skills, you will be experienced in working with a range of stakeholders to broker and develop opportunities such as placements, projects and internships. You will be self-motivated, a team player and be flexible and adaptable to be able to respond to changing priorities. A highly organised individual with the ability to set deadlines, prioritise work and complete complex tasks autonomously.Additional InformationIf you would like more information about the role, for any informal enquiries please contact Suzanne DickinsonIt is anticipate that the selection process will include a presentation and interview.Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Application process supportWe are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached which provides advice about completing the application process.If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needsPlease note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.Our benefits packageWe offer a wide range of employee benefits including –– Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period– Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)– Pension scheme– Health Cash Plan after six months service– Employee Assistance Programme– Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists– On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software– Relocation expenses package for certain roles– Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and for additional costs (if applicable to the role)Further information about life at YSJOur provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.Further information about our working arrangements and the benefits of working for York St John can be found on ourThe latest news, views and stories from our staff and students can be foundWe are committed to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can, read more

Expected salary

£29659 – 33232 per year

Location

York

Job date

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:25:51 GMT

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