Since its inception in **Apply on the website**, the mission of
Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) is to harness the power of
Irish business to maximise its positive impact on all its
stakeholders. It is a non-profit organisation specialising in advice
and guidance to leading companies on corporate responsibility and
corporate community involvement. By working with BUSINESSES IN
IRELAND, we make an impact on education nationally and in LOCAL
COMMUNITIES. We work with Ireland?s leading companies on addressing
key educational issues. From tackling the retention rate in post
primary schools and improving literacy and numeracy skills for young
children to fostering a pipeline of talent and training educators, we
work with hundreds of companies and schools all over Ireland to create
mutually beneficial and lasting partnerships. Funding for our work is
from participating businesses, sponsors and Government.
JOB TITLE: SCHOOLS? BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP REGIONAL COORDINATOR ?
MIDLANDS.
JOB LOCATION: The role is ideally suited to someone who lives in
Athlone or its surrounding area due to travel requirements.
JOB PURPOSE: To manage existing partnerships between schools and their
partnering companies & to recruit new businesses
REPORTING TO: Head of Education
DIRECT REPORTS: None
TRAVEL/ DRIVING LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
CONTRACT 1-year Fixed Term Contract ? **Apply on the website**
to**Apply on the website** hours per week which are very flexible in
terms of days of work.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This role is an exciting opportunity for an individual who understands
the importance of young people gaining an insight to the world of
work. It is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of
marginalized young people in DEIS schools. The role involves
supporting ten existing schools-business partnerships and encouraging
other businesses and their employees to get involved to become
mentors, give workshops and at primary school level to consider an
involvement in our exciting Time to Read and Time to Count
initiatives. The role is a fulfilling and rewarding one.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Recruit companies as needed for targeted schools
* Promote all BITCI initiatives and programmes in the region to
ensure growth and expansion of our programmes in particular Time to
Read and Count primary school programmes
* Provide a professional service to all companies and schools by
leading and facilitating the existing partnerships and provide a high
standard of support to ensure each partnership is successful
* Contribute to the development of the Schools? Business
Partnership programmes
* Liaise with the school principal, school and company and
facilitate the planning of annual programmes;
* Ensure schools and companies complete the evaluations in a timely
manner and issue an individual evaluation report to each partnership
to measure impact on all participants
* Prepare and implement an annual personal action & development plan
* Create and maintain regional records on BITCI server (H Drive) for
each partnership and ensure records are updated regularly and maintain
and update STARS (CRM system) to ensure accurate and timely
information and communications.
* Manage expectations of companies and schools in the region
* Utilise existing resources as efficiently as possible to meet
programme objectives
* Effectively communicate relevant, accurate and timely information
to Manager and colleagues
* Use IT as a cost-effective method of communication, continuously
updating and improving one?s skills.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To contribute to establishing best practice in the work of the
Education Programmes in BITCI;
* To liaise with BITC staff and to be familiar with BITC programmes
and events
* To research and support new programme developments
* To be familiar with current developments in the business and
education sectors
* To effectively promote and publicise the work through social media
(Twitter)
* To actively contribute to a healthy, safe, secure and productive
working environment
* To actively promote equality of opportunity, anti-discriminatory
practice, diversity, individual rights and choice in all aspects of
your work.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
_EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATION/ KNOWLEDGE_
* Minimum of 4 years working in a business or education environment
* Broad understanding of business operations (Sales and Marketing,
Finance, HR, IT)
* Knowledge of Irish business landscape
* Highly proficient in MS Office applications.
_EXPERIENCE_
* Experience of managing relationships with senior executives and
delivering presentations to a high level audience
* Experience of managing conflicting expectations/ facilitating
relationships of parties in a partnership scenario
_SKILLS/ PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES_
* Planning
* Organisational
* Interpersonal
* Communication
* Leadership
* Time Management
* Influencing skills
* Facilitation skills
* Presentation skills
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE:
* CRM Database (MS Dynamics or similar)
* Train the Trainer qualification/ experience of delivering training
* Literacy/numeracy enhancement and or reading support for children
* Experience of programme evaluation and impact assessment
* Social media experience.
WHAT WE OFFER:
* Generous Annual leave: **Apply on the website** days annual leave
per year pro rata, rising to **Apply on the website** days after 1
years? service
* PRSA: Option to join the Company?s PRSA scheme after six months'
service
* Flexible working practices
* Training and Development Opportunities
* Volunteer days: two days paid leave per annum to be spent
volunteering in the community and voluntary sector
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* TaxSaver commuter scheme
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role please send your CV and cover letter via email
to Therese Donovan, HR Executive at **Apply on the website** by Monday
**Apply on the website**th July **Apply on the website** @ 5pm.
_Business in the Community Ireland is an equal opportunities
employer__ and promotes a policy of continuous personal and
professional development among its staff.
Business in the Community Ireland__ has__ a policy of interviewing
candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
