Role: / Education Manager – Oxfordshire
Department: / Area South
Contract: / Fixed Term until 30 June 2017
Hours: / Full time, 35 hours per week
Location: / Home based with regular travel to Oxfordshire
Salary: / £28,000 p.a. pro rata for fixed term contract
Reports to: / Head of Education
About Business in the Community
Business in the Community is the Prince’s responsible business network. Our purpose is to create a fairer society and more sustainable future.
We engage thousands of businesses through our campaigns, focusing on:
Ø Education
Ø Employment
Ø Enterprise
Ø Environment
Ø Employees
We are a progressive movement and work with business to drive change. Our local, national and international programmes enable business to achieve more through collaboration and we work with members to develop an integrated approach to running a responsible business. We are proud to be part of the Prince’s Charities, a not-for-profit organisations of which the Prince of Wales is president.
The Education Campaign
BITC’s Education Campaign aims to build effective, sustainable partnerships between schools and businesses - with the ultimate goal of helping young people to develop the skills, aspirations and motivation they need to succeed in the workplace.
Business Class is BITC’s flagship education framework, a unique business and education partnership programme, which aims to bring about sustainable improvements in primary and secondary education in some of the country’s most disadvantaged schools.
Through Business Class, businesses are partnered with a secondary school and work together to review each school’s particular challenges. They then identify opportunities for the business to provide tailored support around leadership and governance, enterprise and employability, the curriculum and wider issues. Business Class has more than 470 operational partnerships across the country with over 110 in Area South. The Oxford Cluster currently comprises of 9 partnerships.
Purpose of Job
BITC is currently looking to appoint a dynamic, entrepreneurial and committed person to join the South Area Education Team and manage the growth of the Oxford Education Cluster.
The jobholder will work closely with the team of experienced Education Managers in area south as well as with BITC’s national education team to ensure successful engagement and successful school and business partnerships. The new Education Manager will also build key partnerships with new businesses, new schools and education support organisations.
Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities:
· Managing the day to day running of Business Class in Oxfordshire.
· Recruitment of additional schools and businesses to participate.
· Working with the Senior Education Manager and Head of Education to establish a comprehensive programme of activities to enhance cluster collaboration and the quality of school and business relationships.
· Collation of data to support evaluation and impact measurement.
· Implementing a recruitment strategy for engaging new businesses and schools to the programme.
· Developing strong relationships with multiple stakeholders such as businesses, local authorities, voluntary sector, schools and Education Business Partnerships.
· Disseminating the sharing and learning of best practice in Business Class and aiding its development through termly cluster meetings.
· Delivering quality Skills development events (apprenticeship event).
Additional Accountabilities:
· Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in the areas for which the jobholder is responsible.
· The post holder may be required to carry out other duties that are reasonably to be considered as within the scope and purpose of the job and the aptitudes of the job holder.
This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties and responsibilities will vary from the particulars of this job description.
Special working conditions:
· Based at home but regular travel to Oxfordshire will be required
· Travelling across England South and London will also be required
· Attending morning events and occasional overnight stays if necessary.
Person Specification
Knowledge / · Strong understanding and experience of the UK education system and the various partner or delivery organisations· Insight into Oxfordshire’s social and economic issues and educational priorities
· An appreciation of businesses and their impact in the community
Experience / · Experience of working with senior people in business
· Experience of working with schools and teachers
· Track record of successful multi-stakeholder engagement
Skills / · Outstanding relationship building and networking skills
· Strong and compelling communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal;
· excellent organisation and coordination skills underpinned by attention to detail and an ability to prioritise and manage a large number of time-specific tasks concurrently;
· strong diplomatic skills and sound judgement;
· a ‘can do’ attitude and creative flair, especially in engaging support and developing programmes and initiatives
Behaviours / · Act in accordance with Business in the Community’s values:
o Focus
o Passion
o Collaboration
o Pioneering
o Integrity
· Recognise the implications of working within a charity
· Demonstrate flexibility and open mindedness
· Give feedback and support
Special circumstances / · Ability to travel across England South and London regularly, attending morning events and overnight stays occasionally.
Instructions to Apply
Applications should be in the form of a full CV and supporting letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the person specification for the post. We also accept applications by post to Human Resources Team, 137 Shepherdess Walk, London, N1 7RQ.
Closing date: 12 January 2016
1st Interviews: 21st & 22nd January 2016
2nd Interviews: 27 January 2016
When will you hear from us
You should expect to hear from us within 3 weeks from the closing date,letting you know whether or not you have been selected for an interview.
We regret that we are unable to provide feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted due to the volume of applications we receive.
137 Shepherdess Walk London N1 7RQ I T: +44 (0)20 7566 8650 I www.bitc.org.ukPresident HRH The Prince of Wales I Chairman Antony Jenkins I Chief Executive Stephen Howard
Business in the Community is registered in England and Wales. Registered charity No 297716. Company limited by guarantee No 1619253
What are the benefits of working at BITC?
What are my hours? / The standard working day is 09:00-17:00 with an hour for lunch each day. Flexible arrangements are possible.
How much holiday do I get? / Annual leave starts at 25 days per year and after 5 years it goes up 1 day per year until you have 30 days per year.
Will you help me develop? / We provide ongoing learning and development for everyone at BITC.
What about my wellbeing? / We offer 24 hour a day access to free and confidential information, advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
Are there financial benefits? / We offer an interest free season ticket loan, we also offer membership to the HMRC cycle hire scheme across the UK.
Can I get childcare vouchers? / Yes, BITC participates in the HMRC recognised childcare vouchers salary scheme. Our current provider is Edenred.
Will I be able to save for a pension? / Yes, we operate a group personal pension scheme. BITC will contribute up to 5% of salary and the individual contributes a minimum of 2.5%. We operate this as a salary exchange and BITC also contributes the resulting NI saving into your pension.
What if something happens to me? / Payment of four times the annual salary will be paid to the estate of any individual in the event of death while they are employed at BITC.