Are you a dynamic project manager with a passion foreducation and a desire to make a real impact? Bournemouth University (BU) isseeking a Schools Liaison Manager (Apprenticeships) to lead our efforts inincreasing awareness and access to degree apprenticeships. This is an excitingopportunity to work on a high-profile project funded by the Office forStudents.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of BU’sengagement with schools, colleges, and academies, helping to drive forward ourmission to increase equality of opportunity and promote degree apprenticeshipsas a valuable alternative to traditional undergraduate pathways. You will beresponsible for developing and delivering innovative outreach and recruitmentactivities aimed at prospective apprentices, particularly those fromunderrepresented groups.
Key responsibilities include:
· Leading the development and implementation of aprogressive programme of outreach activities targeting learners aged 8-19.
· Collaborating with internal and externalstakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to promoting degreeapprenticeships.
· Managing relationships with schools, colleges,and key influencers to raise aspirations and increase application and enrolmentrates from target learners.
· Ensuring that all activities are delivered to ahigh standard, are audience-focused, and support key transition points in theeducational journey.
· Monitoring and evaluating programme success toensure continuous improvement.
We are looking for someone with strong project managementskills, the ability to build and maintain effective partnerships, and a passionfor widening participation in higher education. You should have a proven trackrecord of successfully managing outreach programmes, an understanding of the UKeducation system, and knowledge of degree apprenticeships.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position, offering a uniqueopportunity to contribute to Bournemouth University’s commitment to access andparticipation.
This position is available on a fixed-term basisfor a period of 7 months.
For more information, or to have an informal chat about therole, please contact Rebecca Oliver, Schools Liaison and Partnerships Manager,at [email protected].
This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’sPoints Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job.
We are committed to providing a safe environment and as this role comes has contact with apprentices, the postholder will be required to comply with our Safeguarding Policy at all times and to protect the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.
We are committed to providing a safe environment for all students and staff. This position is required to undertake regulated activity and therefore is subject to a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. Further information on BU’s safeguarding policies on safeguarding vulnerable groups can be found online.