Job Title: Schools Liaison Lead
Location: Sixth Form Campus
Salary: Actual £17,941.97 - £19,009.84, £29,923.30 - £31,704.28 Full Time Equivalent per annum
Hours of work: 24 Hours per week, 40 Weeks per year, Part-Time, Permanent
About us:
At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.
We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.
We aspire to become the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, promoting a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture. Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.
What we offer:
- Annual Leave: 32 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
- Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme. Further information can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-service/pensions/local-government
- Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
- Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
- Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
- Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
- Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
- Blue Light Card : providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!
About the role:
The Schools Liaison Lead will be responsible for implementing the Schools Liaison Implementation Plan. This role requires close collaboration with the Marketing team, the Careers & Schools Liaison Manager, and the Assistant Principal with cross-college responsibility for Careers and School Liaison. The postholder will play a key role in ensuring the effective delivery of the plan, fostering strong relationships and alignment across departments to support strategic outreach and engagement with schools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate the implementation of the agreed Schools Liaison plan, with the support of the Marketing Team at CoPC.
- Organise transport, parking, and hospitality for school liaison events at COPC.
- Provide support for School Taster Days, Welcome Days etc including organising transport for schools, collating pupil choices and producing timetables.
- Ensure that there is an effective programme in place for school pupils that supports their chosen progression route, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEND)
- Lead on the In School Campaign with Marketing Team.
- Lead and coordinate Schools Liaison events and activities, and their promotion to schools (pupils and staff) and COPC staff to ensure high participation rates.
- Develop and maintain a calendar of school activities and opportunities for engagement, and resource appropriately.
- Produce a newsletter for schools, regularly promoting COPC provision and highlighting specific events/activities e.g. Open Evening, Taster Days, Welcome Days etc.
- Develop and maintain a contact recording system in respect of schools’ liaison activities.
- Liaise with IAG Team, Student Experience Team, Marketing, and external partners to support school liaison activities.
To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:
- A good standard of Maths and English
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Background in working with young people, aged 16-19, in an education setting
- Computer literate
Diversity and Inclusion:
Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.
The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.
Pre-Employment Checks:
The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.
We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert. We do not accept CVs from agencies for these roles.
