Industry Liaison Officer - Art and Design
Posted 17 hours 50 minutes ago by Ashford College
Bridge the Student Employer Gap and Empower Student Futures - Join us as an Industry Liaison Officer at EKC Dover Bench Street Arts. As an Industry Liaison Officer (ILO) you will be responsible for securing and monitoring work placements in varied vocational areas for students, and you will act as the main point of contact for employer relations in these areas. This includes supporting planning and implementation of employer events and organising visits for students.
Other responsibilities include ensuring employers return the required documentation in a timely fashion following college guidelines and national expectations, and working with students on a one to one and small group basis to identify employability skill gaps and support them in developing these skills to successfully complete an industry placement.
Working Hours and CompensationHours per week: 30. Weeks per year: 37. Salary per year: £18,845 (inc holiday pay). Working pattern: flexible across Mon Fri.
Benefits- Generous Annual Leave - 26 days FTE per annum + 3 days after 5 years
- Learning and Development Opportunities - 3 4 annual paid group development days, bespoke programmes such as the First Line Manager Development Programme, strong internal progression - 1 in 3 roles are filled internally
- Flexible Personal Leave - time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews
- Competitive Pension Scheme - 18% employer contribution
- Exclusive Discounts & Perks - restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts, as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
- Wellbeing and Health Support - generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return to work support
- Culture and Recognition - participation in Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net zero by 2030
Seeking an Industry Liaison Officer who has excellent interpersonal skills and outstanding written and verbal communication. You will be highly organised, prioritise work, and apply a flexible, responsive approach to demands.
You will have an inquisitive, analytical approach, pay meticulous attention to detail, work independently and as part of a team. A Level 3 qualification in a relevant Art, Media or Design subject is desirable; alternatively, relevant sector experience and a willingness to obtain a Level 3 qualification will be considered.
If you have experience in the Art and Design or Media sector, along with a passion for sharing knowledge and expertise with the future generation, this position will be ideal for you.
Equal Opportunity, Diversity & SafeguardingEast Kent Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates. We are particularly keen to increase workforce diversity and encourage applications where there is under representation. We are proud to hold the Positive About Disability Award and are a Disability Confident Employer, confirming our commitment to interviewing all applicants who declare a disability and who meet essential criteria. We have a commitment to Care Leavers and to current or former Armed Forces personnel, supporting interview inclusion and reasonable adjustments where needed.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, ensuring all staff are aware of their responsibilities and that suitable checks are carried out. As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; checks include self declaration, Enhanced DBS and sufficient referencing.
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