Partnerships Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Partnerships Coordinator to join our Adult Skills and Partnerships Team. Voted Winner of the 'Exceptional Team/Group' category at the Etc. Staff Awards 2023, the Adult Skills and Partnerships Team are a small hardworking and friendly team that contribute to local skills development in their work on key initiatives including niche partnership delivery. Working in the Partnerships Team with the Etc. you will provide a full and varied range of administrative support and quality compliance tasks for cross College subcontracted and Project provision, working with the department Manager and Head to ensure effective and high-quality subcontracted provision including support with quality and compliance monitoring visits, due diligence checks, quality monitoring, paperwork reviews, sampling of learner work and meeting with learners. The processing of key enrolment and achievement paperwork in line with funding agency rules whilst maintaining databases and spreadsheets as required by the Partnerships Manager will also play a part in this role.

The ideal candidate will have administration and coordination knowledge and experience with desirable skills that include:

• A high degree of accuracy in paperwork collation, completion, monitoring and checking.
• Proficient use of Microsoft systems, specifically word, excel, outlook and Teams
• A high level of verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders enabling you to create strong working relationships with partners, stakeholders and relevant Etc staff.
• Excellent organisational skills
This is a fast paced and varied role, ideal for a flexible and responsive individual. Candidates must have the essential qualifications listed in the job specification but previous experience in this type of role, whilst desired, is not essential as training will be provided. We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

We are a group of colleges in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and The Skills Academy. Education Training Collective (Etc.) delivers a full range of courses, training and apprenticeship opportunities, as well as professional and commercial courses. Our aim is to create greater opportunities for all of our students and communities by equipping people with the skills to help them into employment, raise aspirations and meet the economic demands of the region.

We are proud that 93% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more - we've listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on-site parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.7% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more https://thanking-you.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start
• Better Health at Work Scheme - Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
• Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk
Schedule
• Monday-Friday
• Flexible lunch breaks
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.