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Contract, Full time

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£27,803 - £30,296

37 hours


We have an opening for a new Information, Advice, Guidance and Progression Officer role to work with learners located in Boston, East Lindsey, South Holland and South Kesteven. This posts is fixed term for 2-years to drive engagement and progression across our adult learning programmes, funded by the Department for Education.  

About the role

Our new  Information, Advice, Guidance and Progression Officer will play an integral part in the service delivering over 7,000 training places to adults each year and supporting the Council’s Employment and Skills Plan.

You will support and drive learner engagement through development and implementation of a new Information, Advice and Guidance strategy with the aim of increasing the proportion of adult learners progressing into a positive outcome and achieving their career goals.   

You will work autonomously and flexibly, supporting both individual learners and working with a range of partner organisations to facilitate learner progression. The role will be primarily working with and supporting learners in Boston, East Lindsey, South Holland and South Kesteven, therefore you will need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. 

Information on the Adult Skills and Family Learning Service can be found on the 2aspire website: https://www.2aspire.org.uk 

LCC is proud to offer an agile and flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to achieve the optimal balance between personal and professional commitments. You will be expected to work from the office with your team at least once a week in our office base in Sleaford, typically on Thursdays, and potentially a second day as needed. Occasionally, additional office days may be required. Some travel will be necessary to attend partnership meetings with our subcontracted providers and support learners at their locations. The Council also offers flexibility in working patterns to support a strong work-life balance, while ensuring service needs are met.

About you 

On an individual basis you will actively contribute to delivering positive outcomes to learners and maximising the impact of our programmes. You will work autonomously, make decisions, be effective in developing and maintaining partnership relationships, be a good team player with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. It goes without saying that to achieve this you will need to be skilled at building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships.

Ideally you will be:

  • Educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent
  • Have a minimum of Level 3 Information Advice and Guidance Qualification OR have relevant sector experience and a willingness to obtain a relevant qualification.
  • Experienced in delivering Information, Advice and Guidance or relevant experience in supporting individuals with career progression.
  • Have demonstrable experience in partnership working and delivering projects or initiatives.
  • Have suitable ICT skills (Microsoft Office)

 

If you have experience working in the FE sector and possess the skills to support, develop, and advocate while maintaining strong working relationships, consider joining our team.

Be part of a group that promotes and delivers innovative and exciting adult skills opportunities to over 7,000 adults each year. If you are driven by positive learner outcomes and continuous improvement, the Adult Skills & Family Learning Team in Economic Development has two exciting opportunities that could be perfect for you.

About the team

You will be joining a growing team that are friendly, supportive and will champion you in your role as IAG and Progression Officer. We are an established team with a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience keen to welcome new members in our ambition to deliver outstanding adult skills provision across the county. 

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

  • A Contributory pension
  • Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
  • Flexible working policies
  • Career progression opportunities
  • A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply!  If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to  www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

Internal candidates could be offered this opportunity as a Secondment. Internal candidates should notify their manager if applying for secondment opportunities. Managers may provide support and discuss arrangements concerning this. 

Whilst this role is fixed term there is a possibility it may be made permanent. 

Applications will close on 29/09/24 and interviews will take place on or around 14/10/24

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:

Jenny Riordan via email jenny.riordan@lincolnshire.gov.uk

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Best of luck with your application

 

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

 

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.


Closing date: Sun 29/09/2024 at 23:53
Job reference: PLC22575
Vacancy downloads:

03827-IAG__Progression_Officer-JD-220724.pdf

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