SIA & Employability Tutor

About the role: We are seeking a dynamic SIA & Employability Tutor to join our team at Good Works Bromley. In this role, you will collaborate with the Employer Innovation Manager to develop a high-quality training program in partnership with Jobcentre Plus. Your primary focus will be supporting DWP Universal Credit customers, working closely with DWP Work Coaches and the College Skills Team. You will deliver independent career guidance and training, ensuring successful learning and job outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborative Work: Work with DWP and candidates to expand training opportunities, including running training programs, workshops, and sector-based initiatives, and securing employment and apprenticeship placements.
• Employer Engagement: Engage with regional employers to identify job opportunities aligned with our training programs, aiming to secure interviews and employment for our learners.
• Training Delivery: Plan, organise, and conduct training workshops and sessions, create engaging content, deliver effective presentations, and assess participant progress.

Essential Criteria:

• Strong communication skills at all levels
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Proven customer service skills
• Experience in sales and marketing, including cold calling
• Administrative experience
• Full UK driving license and ability to travel within and occasionally outside the region
• Proficiency in IT skills

Key Duties:

• Develop and maintain relationships with external organizations
• Engage with key stakeholders for effective marketing
• Identify and promote courses to learners and referral sources
• Market course provisions and generate leads
• Interview potential learners, provide guidance, and keep records
• Conduct initial assessments and communicate support requirements
• Maintain learner tracking details and coordinate with tutors and assessors
• Develop relationships with employers to secure employment opportunities for post-qualification students
• Promote services and identify employment opportunities through local partnerships
• Respond to client inquiries and provide necessary support
• Attend promotional events and represent the company
• Maintain learner contact during training and handle disciplinary issues
• Complete recruitment documentation accurately and timely
• Communicate effectively with staff about daily activities
• Uphold company values and expected behaviours
• Promote equal opportunities and diversity
• Comply with Safeguarding, Prevent, and Health and Safety Policies
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times

About Us: The College London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa £65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

Benefits: The benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2 additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff). There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. You will have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in in-house restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.

Accreditations: As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities, and use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We also acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn, and so we use these accreditations to provide an external lens and share/gain best-practice information. Our Accreditations include: Investors in People – meaning we are committed to the professional development of our staff members. Recognised nationally in 2021 by the TES, as Overall FE Provider of the Year, FE College of the Year, and winning the Contribution to the Local Community award. Disability Confident – Committed Stonewall Workplace Champions – Silver Award Investors in Ethnicity – Exemplary Employer and member of the Top 25 employers 2 years in a row Affiliate member of the Black Leadership Group.

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request. In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.

Equal Opportunities: London South East Colleges is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status. As a Disability Confident – Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria. If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know. If a suitable applicant applies, we may close the advert sooner than the closing date. If you have any specific enquiries about the role, please email us at peopleservices@lsec.ac.uk