Description:
As the Programme Officer, you'll spearhead initiatives to cultivate deep connections with these esteemed institutions, offering tailored engagement opportunities for both staff and students across all Key Stages. By enhancing the quality and consistency of our provision while simultaneously reducing costs, you'll play a vital role in shaping the future trajectory of our students' educational journeys. Join us in empowering students to reach their full potential and redefine success in higher education!
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop network approaches to supporting students in KS5 with HE IAG (Higher Education Information Advice and Guidance) and applications that ensure the achievement of our network goal of 70%+ progression to Ark Top Third universities (or equivalent apprenticeships)
- Develop relationships with other strategic partners to support IAG for university (and professional careers) and assist Ark students to progress to ‘best fit’ universities
- Build on the strongest practice in our schools and leverage HE partnerships to shape additional opportunities for students to develop the skills, character and academic confidence that will support their transition to HE and contribute to high levels of persistence
- Develop and build deep relationships with Ark Top Third and Russell Group universities, including Oxbridge and other highly selective institutions/pathways
- Work with partner universities to build an extensive programme of bespoke outreach and engagement activities for Ark students and staff that add demonstrable value to school provision in terms of capacity, cost and quality
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Sixth Form and Destinations team to support progression to top apprenticeships and other work-based routes into professional careers
- Contribute proactively to the wider development of Sixth Form and Destinations team strategy
- Contribute to network meetings (central team and schools) when required
Key Requirements:
- Knowledge and experience of the post 18 destinations landscape
- Experience of contributing to the development of strategy
- Experience of working with and influencing a range of stakeholders, sometimes with conflicting priorities and viewpoints
- Knowledge and experience of Unifrog and Compass+
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the mission of improving educational opportunities for underprivileged children
- Highly organised, detail oriented and systematic in delivering against ambitious objectives
- Flexible in approach and able to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
- Confident, proactive and hard-working team player - happy to go above and beyond for their colleague