Personal SpecificationPlease note that all applicants must demonstrate in their application form that they currently use the skills outlined below or have used them previously in employment, education, training, volunteering etc.
Criteria
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Education/Knowledge
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Strong command of English and Maths
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Experience
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2 years’ experience of managing resources and management systems and the ability to motivate support those with sensory loss and/or other disability looking for training and employment.
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Prepared to work flexible hours including Bank Holidays and weekends according to the needs of the job.
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Experience of publicity and promotion activities
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Relevant experience of working in recruitment / employment field and proven track record in successfully securing jobs for clients and meeting quantitative targets in a focused environment.
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Understanding of employment issues faced by customers with various needs and experience of working with disabled/ disadvantaged people in employment focused programmes including Vision impairment and sight loss.
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Knowledge of Supported Employment and Supported Employment Techniques
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Experience of delivering accredited and non-accredited training/vocational skills to the required standard to groups or individuals.
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An understanding of the Welfare Benefits system.
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Ability to liaise with employers and negotiate paid employment opportunities
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Drive and determination to work to challenging targets and achieve in a fast-moving customer focused environment.
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Proven excellent interpersonal, communication skills, presentation skills and ability to represent COS
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Good computer literacy skills (Word, Access, Excel, E-mail, Internet, PowerPoint)
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To conform to a high standard of professional conduct at all times
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Good negotiation and influencing skills
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Understanding of employment law, health & safety, GDPR, the Equality Act and other recruitment related legislation.
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Full driving license, access to a vehicle and a willingness to travel across Wales/UK
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Experience and / or knowledge of various industrial/ commercial environments and knowledge of local and national labour market.
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Experience of developing and leading presentations
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Experience in supporting a manager and leading colleagues to maintain a high-quality provision that meets the needs of a specified contract/s.
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Experience of coordinating groups of adults
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Experience of working with volunteers
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Experience of publicity and promotional activities
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Experience of working with the third sector
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Skills / Ability
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Ability to work flexibly, on own initiative and as part of a team.
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Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate your own workload and that of others to include identifying problems and opportunities and work in a proactive manner.
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Good organisational and administration skills, time management, computer literate with a willingness and aptitude to learn.
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Ability to speak Welsh
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CircumstancesAbility to undertake travel and overnight stays on occasion as and when required. Flexiable to the changing demand of the project and its targets.
Leadership and Management Behaviour’sAct as a role model for the COS's Leadership and Management behavior’s:
- Driven to deliver
- Leading and engaging
- Strategic thinking
CompetenciesListed below are key competencies, which describe how the job must be carried out in order to achieve the objectives set.
Business initiativeAn understanding of the markets COS operates in and ability identify and capitalise on opportunities
Planning and OrganisingAbility to plan, lead and manage proposals that win new business, in line with business processes.
Problem solving and time managementAbility to identify and successfully plan dependencies in complex projects, prioritising critical tasks and allocating time and resources to the crucial areas that will underpin project success.
Concern for accuracyActing to minimise errors and inaccuracies, maintaining high standards of accuracy and correctness in dealing with information and data. Adopting an orderly and precise approach to work paying careful attention to following standard procedures and ways of working.
Team WorkingBuild and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within COS to cultivate a positive team spirit, commitment to the team and achievement of shared goals.
Application Process: Please email the completed application form to stephanie.woodcock@signsignsound.org.uk
Closing date: The current closing date is scheduled for 13th November 2020
Interview schedule: Week commencing 16th November 2020
*Statement: This Job Description and Person Specification reflect the duties of the post as they exist at this time and may be subject to changed based on the needs of the organisation. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the salary and competence requirements of this post from time to time as required. Application form PDF