Music jobs in Hove

Background

WaterBear is a college of music with campuses in Brighton and Sheffield, now in its seventh year of operation. The college is an innovator and can be described as a disruptor in the sector, with an edgy approach to brand, collaborations with current credible influencers and a flexible course delivery model.

Job Description

WaterBear Education Ltd. is seeking to appoint a Programme Officer (BA) based in Brighton to join our Education team.

Job Purpose

• To provide academic support, mentoring and guidance for all students on the BA programmes (whether on site or distance learning) in order to maintain high levels of student satisfaction and achievement.
• To function as a first point of contact for all students on the BA programmes.
• To organise and manage various student activities.
• To assist the WaterBear Senior Management Team with administrative tasks as required.
• To maintain accurate course-related records.
• To collate course-related data and assemble regular reports.

Main Duties

• Provision of day-to-day support and assistance for the Programme Manager (BA) and Senior Programme Manager (BA) with the running of the BA programmes.
• Development and review of programme processes and procedures, to ensure effective programme administration.
• Co-ordination (commission and creation) of digital course content for use on the VLE. This will include editing and uploading content as appropriate.
• Provision of individual mentoring and academic support to students, including study skills and general education guidance. This may also include discipline-specific activity as appropriate.
• Proactive monitoring of key student performance metrics (e.g. attendance), identifying and implementing appropriate interventions wherever necessary.
• Collation of course-related data, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to managers.
• Assisting in the implementation and execution of the mentoring programme, ensuring all students on the BA programmes gain access to appropriate mentors to support their programme and career objectives.
• Supporting the Programme Manager and Senior Programme Manager to ensure all lectures, seminars and timetabled activities are appropriately staffed, facilitating any dep cover as necessary.
• Co-ordination of assignment marking teams to ensure accurate and timely assignment feedback.
• Responsibility for assembling work samples to be reviewed by the External Examiner, in line with Falmouth University guidance.
• Assisting with general office-related tasks to support administrative processes as necessary.
• Assisting with WaterBear events and activities as required.

Person Specification

• At least two years’ experience within education administration.
• Qualified to degree level / an undergraduate qualification.
• A teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience in the use and development of VLEs.
• Good IT skills, including Excel.
• Friendly disposition with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication, grammar and proofing skills.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised and able to implement processes and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Reliable with excellent time keeping and time management.
• Knowledge and interest in music, preferably as an active musician.
• Experience in teaching is desirable but not mandatory

Closing date for applications

5pm on the 10th October 2024.

Interviews will take place week commencing 14th October 2024.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we received a high volume of suitable applicants.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• education administration: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/10/2024