WIN Hub Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover)

As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a Wessex Inspiration Network (WIN) Hub Co-ordinator?

This is a Maternity Cover post, working on a part-time basis, 18.5 hours per week.

We also have a part-time, Maternity Cover WIN HE Advisor role, which can be found here. Should you wish to also be considered for this role, please indicate this within your application form.

The Wessex Inspiration Network (WIN) is one of the National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP) Consortia being funded by the Office for Students (OfS). Its aim is to increase progression to higher education in areas where fewer than average numbers of qualified young people continue on to further study.

Day to day duties

To develop and coordinate a local offer to help support progression into university-level study and good quality opportunities in the labour market including apprenticeships. This will include planning and delivering aspiration raising activities including 1:1 sessions and group work, information and advice, residentials, off site visits to partners and local employers, extra- curricular activities and events for specific groups (for example BME and white males) and individual mentoring.
Liaise effectively with and meet the information needs and requirements of the target group and other relevant partners / agencies including local schools, making sure you build effective relationships with these schools and partners.
Provide accurate and up to date information to young people and their families about the full range of opportunities and associated funding options to support positive decision making, and offer support with complex application including funding.
Produce a robust plan of support for their learners progressing to HE, ensuring a tailored and needs-led approach is delivered, working with the necessary staff and support networks.

Ability to work to specific objectives and targets by planning and implementing their own work schedules without close supervision
Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels but with particular experience in working with and building effective relationships with young people.
Ability to work as part of a team and network with partner agencies.
Experience of delivering group work and making presentations to a wide range of audiences., 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.

Generous holiday entitlement
2-week Christmas closure
Potential for hybrid working opportunities
Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
Generous pension scheme
Local and national staff discounts
Free parking across sites
Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
Focus on staff wellbeing
Wellbeing@weston hub
Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
Annual staff conference with guest speakers
Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression

Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.