At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage student services and facilities, ensuring a supportive environment for learners.
- Company: Join the Northern Ireland Civil Service and make a difference in student lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy 37 days holiday, flexitime, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Shape student experiences and enhance wellbeing through engaging activities.
- Qualifications: Honours degree and 2 years experience working with young people required.
The predicted salary is between 38500 - 40000 £ per year.
Student Services and Facilities Manager CPL have partnered with Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) to recruit for a Student Services Manager (SO Grade) to join their team on a temporary contract, with possibility of extension.
Pay Rate: £19.59 per/hr
Location: DAERA, CAFRE Learner Services Branch - Enniskillen
Benefits: 37 days holiday per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Responsibilities will include:
- Operational Management: Assist the Student Support Services Manager in the daily operation of Student Services, including residential accommodation. Administer the accommodation application and room allocation process for residential learners. Respond to incidents involving residential learners, liaising with management and relevant support services as required. Implement the CAFRE Learner Discipline Policy, acting as decision-maker and issuing penalties for lower-level infractions.
- Safeguarding: Fulfil the duties of Deputy Designated Person for safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
- Learner Engagement and Wellbeing: Design and deliver a programme of extra-curricular activities aimed at enhancing learner wellbeing, personal development, and resilience. Activities may include awareness workshops, wellbeing events, and themed campaigns. Liaise with teaching teams and support staff to address individual learner needs.
- Learner Representation and Events: Support the establishment and operation of the Students Union Campus Council, providing guidance and mentoring to elected representatives. Maintain links with external student bodies, including NUS/USI. Assist in the planning and delivery of graduation ceremonies and learner awards events.
- Data and Reporting: Oversee the collation and input of learner data into the Learner Management System (training provided). Contribute to report writing, risk assessments, and data recording.
- Staff and Team Management: Direct line management of one staff in an EOI role. Ensure effective service delivery through clear procedures and staff support. Supervise the Residential Support Team, including rostering, training, and performance management. Maintain compliance with Health & Safety standards and ensure staff are appropriately equipped and informed.
- Financial Oversight: Manage a residential accommodation income budget, including debtor management and fraud monitoring. Manage the facilities budget.
- Facilities Collaboration: Work in partnership with CAFRE Facilities to ensure continuity of day-to-day essential services such as portering, security, contracted services and control of contractors. Support Health and Safety compliance including Fire Safety and emergency evacuation procedures and the management of minor works and maintenance requirements. Support contract management of campus facilities contracts for cleaning, catering, waste management and liaise with internal and external customers to ensure effective service delivery for commercial business.
The above list is not exhaustive but gives a good indication of the main duties of the post.
Essential Experience/Qualifications:
- At least an Honours degree in any discipline.
- A minimum of 2 years post-qualification professional experience working directly with young people.
- Hold a full current driving licence, valid in UK and have access to a form of transport to enable them to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.
For further details please apply directly below or contact Anne-Marie Erhalim directly. If successful you will be required to complete a criminal record check through Access NI, having a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude you from this process. Cpl have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, for a copy of this policy please email. Cpl is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace will better our relationships and services with our clients, our candidates, our communities, and one another. Be You, Be Kind, Be Proud.
Skills: Coaching, Teaching, Support
Benefits: Flexitime, Pension, Expenses, Mileage
NICS Student Services and facilities Manager (SO) TLNT1_NI in Enniskillen employer: IrishJobs
Joining the Northern Ireland Civil Service as a Student Services and Facilities Manager offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student wellbeing and engagement in a supportive environment. With 37 days of annual leave, flexible working hours, and a commitment to professional development, you will thrive in a culture that values diversity and inclusivity while contributing to the growth of young people in Enniskillen.
