University of Warwick
Job title:
Operational Hub Lead / Enterprise Coordinator
Company
University of Warwick
Job description
For informal enquiries, please contact Claire Anderson (ThinkHigher Manager) at [email protected].Coventry Careers Hub are organised through a collaborative effort between The Careers & Enterprise Company and Coventry City Council. Coventry Careers Hub operates within Coventry’s Education Service and is delivered by ThinkHigher on behalf of the council. Being part of the University of Warwick allows us to work collaboratively with many colleagues working in Widening Participation to support schools and colleges and allows us to ensure our work is streamlined and supporting those who need it the most. The University of Warwick Widening Participation team combines passion, creativity and innovation to inspire young minds and maximise their potential, through unique opportunities both in school and on campus.Interested candidates are invited to attend an online information session about the role and the team on Monday 29th July from 6pm. Please register your email address for an invitation here:This role will require a enhanced DBS check with child’s barred list.We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.About YouThe successful candidate will take a fast-paced approach to taking on and delivering new programmes and projects. They will have an understanding of the Careers Education landscape in England and be keen to strive to help and support colleagues working in Careers based roles at Schools and Colleges across Coventry. The successful candidate will communicate with a range of different stakeholders with ease and be comfortable and confident delivering presentations to a range of individuals about our work. They will take pride in project management, regularly monitoring the success of our programmes and intervening when required to ensure projects are delivered to an excellent standard.For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.About the DepartmentThinkHigher is a consortium in partnership with Coventry University, University of Warwick, Warwickshire College Group, North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College, Coventry and Warwickshire Careers and Enterprise Company, Coventry City Council and Warwickshire County Council and is one of 29 Uni Connect Partnerships, funded by the Office for Students. Its vision is to establish authentic relationships with students, families and education staff to influence their decision making and ensure all young people in the region make informed and ambitious decisions about their future.ThinkHigher is the delivery partner for Coventry Careers Hub, delivering on priorities set out by the Careers and Enterprise Company on behalf of Coventry City Council alongside other local authorities within the West Midlands Combined Authority. They align their work with the Careers and Enterprise Company in their mission is to help every young person to find their best next step.The ThinkHigher team strives to be inclusive and welcoming, creating safe spaces for colleagues and students to thrive in, embedding anti-racist approaches and providing a powerful voice to underrepresented young people who are at the heart of what we do. We are conscious of systemic barriers to equality of opportunity and seek to break these down, evaluate robustly and promote best practice. We believe in social equality and draw from the lived experiences of our young people along with a range of partnership networks to contribute towards a fairer, more equitable society.We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we support. We also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop. Studies show that some people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we’d love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within ThinkHigher.All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview; we welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.ThinkHigher is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements.Our flexible working environment encourages autonomy, mastery and a shared sense of purpose, allowing for some home working whilst maintaining a strong teamworking ethic. We foster a sense of belonging and shared understanding within our projects, with our work being underpinned by the following values:Togetherness: working together with our students, our schools, our partners and our team to help our students believe in themselves.Empowerment: recognising the potential in all, supporting everyone to recognise it in themselves and encouraging everyone to set goals and achieve their aspirations.Authenticity: being open and honest, respecting and accepting everyone for who they are and valuing each unique individual while encouraging those around us to do the same.About the UniversityBorn in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.*QS World University Rankings 2024** Research Excellence Framework 2021To find out more about us visit ourHow to ApplyCLOSING DATE: Wednesday 07 August 2024 at 11.55pmTo apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm).Please attach a CV and cover letter.
- Your CV should include your most recent employment experience, any other relevant experience, and education history.
- Your cover letter must detail how you meet each of the essential criteria found in the Job Description document below (desirable criteria too, where possible).
Please see for guidance on writing a cover letter. We highly recommend using individual criteria as headers and giving examples below, though you are free to format the letter as you wish.To streamline our hiring processes, we can only accept applications via our official website, .Interview Date: Monday 19 August 2024Start Date: 01 October 2024What we OfferWe will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click .We are proud to say that we are a .If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.Our Commitment to InclusionWarwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages .The University currently holds a , and a . The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the .Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)The University of Warwick complies with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against anyone who makes a Disclosure relating to a conviction or other information revealed. More information is available on the University’s Vacancy pages and applicants may request a copy of the DBS Code of Practice.Job Description
Expected salary
£33966 – 44263 per year
Location
Coventry
Job date
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:14 GMT
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