JCP Coordinator
£34,567.00 - £37,464.00 including London Weighting Allowance
Full Time, Permanent
Who we are
United Colleges Group provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16–18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs, across our five campuses and two colleges; City of Westminster College and College of North West London. The Cockpit Theatre also forms part of the Group.
With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.
Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding.
Our Business Development Department is responsible for the management and delivery of a range of provision, including Apprenticeships, English for Work, Short Training programmes and adult education programmes.
About the Role
The JCP Coordinator will play a vital role in the development and enhancement of our Jobcentre Plus (JCP) provisions. This position will focus on establishing our service as a benchmark for best practices, ensuring the college is well-positioned for future contracts and programs that support sustainable employment for individuals who are long-term unemployed.
The successful candidate will establish and maintain positive, proactive relationships with JCP centre managers and work coaches to ensure that our services consistently meet agreed-upon targets. Ensuring the provision aligns with the needs of stakeholders and meets performance targets. Therefore, prior experience working with clients on Universal Credit, as well as delivering effective advice and guidance (IAG), is essential. Additionally, excellent customer service, interpersonal skills, and IT proficiency are required for this role.
United Colleges Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.