Work Experience & Progression Mentor

Derby College Group

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Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.

Derby College Group (DCG) have a brilliant opportunity to join our team as a Work Experience and Progression Mentor for T Levels in Electrical and Plumbing. Are you passionate about guiding the next generation of skilled professionals in electrical and plumbing trades? Do you have a wealth of industry experience and a desire to mentor young talent? If so, we invite you to become a Work Experience and Progression Mentor for T Levels at Derby College Group at the Roundhouse.

The Opportunity

As a Work Experience and Progression Mentor, you will play a crucial role in shaping the careers of students enrolled in T Level courses in Electrical and Plumbing. You will provide invaluable guidance, support, and industry insights, helping students gain practical experience and prepare for successful careers in their chosen fields.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please see the Job Description here.

About you

You will have exceptional organisational and time management skills, and to be able to work collaboratively with students, employers, curriculum, and other college teams and colleagues to provide a range of appropriate and meaningful work experience opportunities that have value and meet the needs of students and employers.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please see the Job Description here.

The Benefits

• 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.