PERSON SPECIFICATION

You will need to demonstrate in your supporting statement how you can meet the criteria listed below.

Post Title:Business Engagement Consultant / We will assess your match to the criteria from:
KEY: (E) – Essential (D) - Desirable / Appl. Form / Test / Interview / References
  1. EDUCATION/TRAINING

Educated to Level 2 or equivalent / D / √
Training or Assessor qualification / D / √
Sales Qualifications / D / √
  1. EXPERIENCE

Successful and proven sales background in a target driven environment. / E / √ / √
Experience of undertaking organisational training needs analysis/Skills reviews / E / √ / √
Experience of working in a team environment / E / √ / √
Experience of stakeholder and employer engagement activity. / E / √ / √
Experience of working in training and/or further education. / D / √ / √
Experience ofidentifying and responding to new business growth opportunities / D / √ / √
Experience of account management and use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems / D / √ / √
  1. COMMUNICATION

Able to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing at all levels / E / √ / √
Able to use IT systems including Word, Excel, e-mail, presentation software, CRM and social media applications / E / √ / √
We will assess your match to the criteria from:
KEY: (E) – Essential (D) - Desirable / Appl. Form / Test / Interview / References
  1. DISPOSITION/PERSONAL QUALITIES

Able to work flexibly and to target, to tight deadlines / E / √ / √
Able to remain calm under pressure / E / √ / √
Excellent networking & relationship management skills. / E / √ / √
  1. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE/UNDERSTANDING

Knowledge of Consultative and other types of selling skills. / E / √ / √
An awareness of how to develop learning opportunities suited to the needs local/regional employers / D
Have an understanding of current issues in apprenticeship and further educationtraining including Funding Rules and eligibility / D / √ / √
Have an understanding of Equality of Opportunityand how it impacts on the work of this role / E / √ / √
  1. PROFESSIONAL JUDGEMENT/ DECISION MAKING

Possess a logical approach to decision making / E / √ / √
8. SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
Understanding of Safeguarding & Prevent Legislation and its application within the educational sector / E / √ / √
Commitment to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. / E / √ / √

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