Learning Support Advisor - Hybrid (Permanent) in Chichester

Chichester College, part of the Chichester College Group, is recruiting for a proactive and professional Distance Learning Advisor to support our Distance Learning programmes. As our Distance Learning Advisor, you will work closely with the Distance Learning team to ensure a high quality and responsive service. You will liaise with other businesses to encourage their staff to access Distance Learning modules and support students in completing their qualifications.

Our Distance Learning team offers a range of nationally recognised courses which provide a flexible approach to learning and enable study to take place at a place that suits the student, whether that is at home or in the workplace. Our Distance Learning Advisor will have experience of working in an administrative role and in a customer-focused environment. You will also have experience of tracking and monitoring learner progress and using Microsoft Office applications including Teams and Outlook.

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – the Group contributes 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes – including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies – including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependent on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities – including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. The system will take information such as education and employment history from your CV and auto-populate the relevant parts of the application form to save you time.

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.