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Workforce Development Advisor
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- Posted By: NEWCom
- Address:
- Contact: 0191 232 2266
- Date Posted: 17th Jul 2008
- Salary: £16,000 - £19,000
- Location: Newcastle
- Reference Code: LC/WDA
- Views Since Posting: 57
- Full Description:
Purpose of Job
1. To effectively identify and recruit appropriate learners and client companies to participate in Work Based Learning / Commercial Programmes.
2. Work closely within team to ensure business growth, delivery of contracts and achievement of agreed targets.
Key Tasks
o Establish a ready "bank" of potential employers placement and job opportunities
o Market & promote the clients services / organisation (geographically and by sector) via Connexions, Schools, Colleges to identify potential learners and employers
o Develop and maintain own local employer and recruitment networks
o Conduct Health & Safety assessments on employer premises to validate suitability for potential learners
o Facilitate learner interviews with prospective employers to secure suitable learning opportunities
o Providing coaching, guidance and support to the learner, work place supervisor and employer, as required
o Provide support to Business Development Manager / Regional Managers where multiple learner opportunities exist
o Ensure that all documentation is accurately completed and submitted within agreed timescales
o Develop & maintain communication with internal and external customers
o Undertake any self development identified during performance review and own continuous professional development
o Adhere to all contractual and funding policy procedures
o Adhere to all of the clients policies and procedures
Key Measurements
Performance against Training's Key Performance Indicator's - 100% contract performance
100% employed status learners
100% H&S Initial vetting of all prospective employers
Maximum occupancy on training programmes by recruiting
4 new mainstream starts/week
1 new learner progression or commercial start, which will equate to 20 new learner starts / month
Accurate and timely completion of paperwork e.g. H&S ILR's
Key Requirements
Qualifications
• ENTO H&S D Unit or equivalent
• IAG at level 3 or working towards essential
• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in sales / marketing (desirable)
• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant occupational area (desirable)
Experience
• Proven track record of consistently achieving performance targets
• Understanding of (and belief) in work based learning and vocational learning
Skills
• Strong sales/marketing skills
• Strong customer service focus
• Ability to achieve deadlines and targets
• Empathy with young people
• Desire to assist learners achieve their career and learning aspirations • High level of self motivation - ability to work on own initiative
• Clear proactive approach to planning, organising, prioritising workload
• Good problem solving / decision making skills
• Well developed interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to motivate others and influence work behaviours
Other
• Must have use of a car and hold a current driving license
• Be able to work flexible hours and locations as required
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