Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator

Job Title: Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator
Responsible to Head of Service-Outlook Fostering
Responsible for Advertising, Marketing and Carer Recruitment Pipeline
Location: Ashford, Kent - Frequent travel to Romford, Mid and North Essex, West Sussex and Kent where our carers hubs are based
Salary banding: Up to £25,000 Per Annum + Benefits

Overall Purpose/Aim of Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator:

To provide a flexible, effective and strategically planned Foster Carer Recruitment Activities and to oversee the carer recruitment pipeline of the agency in line with the Divisional Strategic Development and Improvement Strategy for individual agencies in consultation with the Head of Service and Registered Manager. The post holder will also monitor and review the performance of the carer recruitment pipeline based on set targets and objectives of the budget and provide reports to senior managers.

Core Tasks

1. To manage the Carer Recruitment Pipeline based on set targets and objectives of the division, which includes supporting staff involved in the recruitment process to deliver set targets.
2. To develop marketing and advertising plans in consultation with senior managers and placements staff based on intelligence from commercial and customer needs.
3. Liaise with internal staff and existing carers in order to develop annual marketing plans and activities to ensure effective recruitment of foster carers.
4. To develop an internal and external communications plan for agencies in the division to generate awareness for stakeholders. i.e. Newsletters and Bulletins
5. Co-ordinate the initial enquiry system to ensure efficient service delivery to potential carers and liaise with the staff team and Head of Service to track initial enquiries to allocation of Form F assessments and carers approved at panel.
6. Coordination and completion of initial home visits in line with divisional expectations.
7. To work effectively with media agencies, SEOs and marketing experts to implement advertising and marketing campaigns. Additionally, the post holder will identify opportunities for positive media coverage, partnerships and sponsorships in order to generate interest and promote the services of Outlook Fostering including their contact services.
8. Ensure that an appropriate range of literature and promotional goods are available, to design and produce new materials for specific campaigns and events.
9. Plan and deliver effective campaigns, promotional events and exhibitions to generate interest from prospective applicants, and evaluate the success of these campaigns which involves reporting to senior managers.
10. To ensure full compliance with organisational Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for assessing potential foster carers. To ensure management is proactively updated on all matters relating to practice, compliance and outcomes.
11. To ensure compliance with child protection procedures.

Additional Duties

1. To participate in regular supervision sessions and annual appraisals.
2. To ensure an efficient, effective and proactive approach to service provision.
3. To positively promote the agency in all contacts.
4. To assist with other duties should the need arise.
5. The post holder will be expected to undertake training and development deemed necessary for the pursuance of this post.
6. The post holder will be expected to ensure that Health and Safety is observed in the course of employment.
7. The post holder will be expected to ensure to comply with Equal Opportunities Policy and Procedure in all employment practices.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)

1. All fostering enquiries will be followed up in the set time-scale
2. Sound knowledge of the agency's requirements
3. Sensitive and friendly, professional phone-manner
4. Spreadsheets/ database to reflect accurate and up to date information
5. The recruitment process will be clear and transparent, with outcomes clearly noted on the database and monthly spreadsheets

Due to the nature of the position, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

If you are interested in this role please apply via the link below by sending a current CV.

Due to the high volume of responses, is you have not received a response within 14 days your application, consider your application unsuccessful.