At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with schools and communities to boost participation in the Skills for Life and Work Programme.
- Company: Join Bryson, a leading provider dedicated to empowering young people.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on building strong community relationships.
- Why this job: Be a key player in transforming lives through education and employment opportunities.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, plus experience in community networking.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 28600 £ per year.
The Schools Engagement Officer will engage with prospective participants, stakeholders, and the wider communities to maximise programme uptake, specifically on the Skills for Life and Work Programme, through developing new referral streams and establishing strong relationships with new and existing referrals partners within the Greater Belfast and Antrim and Newtownabbey and Lisburn and Castlereagh council areas.
As well as establishing new partnerships in other council areas.
- To recruit participants onto the Skills for Life and Work Programme.
- To promote and establish Bryson as the provider of choice for programme participants.
- To work to a set of agreed targets measured through Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
- To develop links with school leavers, young adults, those economically inactive, or long term unemployed to encourage participation on training and employment programmes to ensure targets are met or exceeded.
- To collaborate with existing referral partners, ensuring that the people who need us the most are recruited and supported through the programme registration process.
- To actively identify, engage and collaborate with new referral partners, to ensure a strong and sustainable registration pipeline is maintained.
- Ensure Bryson has a visible presence in the geographical areas through the development of links with local schools community networks and appropriate stakeholders
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths
- Knowledge of current training & employment programmes
- Minimum of 1 year’s paid experience working in a similar role
- Experience of Community networking to engage and provide support to young people
- Experience of working to targets and KPIs
- Experience of working accurately and with good attention to detail.
- Experience of building Community networks.
- A full valid driving license and access to transport
- A youth work qualification at Level 3 or above
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is
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Schools Engagement Officer employer: Bryson Group
Bryson Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of both its employees and the families it serves. With a strong commitment to professional growth, our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, ensuring that Early Years Assistants have access to ongoing training and resources. Located in Lisburn, we offer a rewarding environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families while enjoying a fulfilling career.
