NCS Assistant Account Manager
- Recruiter
- The Challenge
- Location
- Oxfordshire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 05 Jan 2019
- Closes
- 26 Jan 2019
- Sectors
- Travel & Tourism
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
NCS Assistant Account Manager
Location: Reading
Status: Full time, Permanent
Salary: GBP22,000 per annum pro rata depending on experience
The Challenge
The Challenge's vision is a more integrated society where there is understanding and appreciation of each other's differences. We design and deliver programmes that bring different people together to develop their confidence and skills in understanding and connecting with others. We believe everyone benefits when people from all walks of life come together to better know, understand and trust each other. This also applies to the people we employ to work with us. As an equal opportunities employer our aim is to have a diverse workforce to reflect the communities we work in.
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, rapidly growing organisation, working with young people and local communities across the country. For more information about what The Challenge does and what its values are, please visit our website.
About the role
NCS is a government backed programme that helps young people (aged 15-17) build skills for work, life and transition into adulthood. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of an innovative role within the organisation, and take responsibility for shaping strategies used on a local and national level.
Working within the Sales department, managed by the General Sales Manager, Account Manager or Regional Account Manager, the Assistant Account Manager will be responsible for establishing, strengthening and maintaining high quality, long lasting relationships with stakeholders, in particular at schools and colleges. You will work with key school contacts to deploy recruitment and events strategies geared to find NCS participation growth in each of their schools, this year and into the future. You will book in recruitment events for those in the Field Sales Team to engage and convert Young People and their Parent/ Guardians, in order to fill thousands of NCS places in the area.
Responsibilities
Directly reach out to target schools to engage them in NCS
Support school engagement for year round NCS programmes through calls and meetings
Meet local targets for the number of schools engaged and events booked
Attend meetings in schools to build relationships and book events
Deliver staff briefings in schools and colleges
Set up college agreements for term time delivery.
Deploy national strategy locally to ensure NCS growth within your schools.
Working closely with Field Sales colleagues to ensure every school's potential for NCS participation is maximised.
Attend school recruitment events in order to maintain internal and external relationships and stay close to the needs and habits of young people and parents
We are looking for outstanding individuals with the following qualities:
Skills and Experience
Experience in relationship building and account management
Gravitas with stakeholders and experience in networking
Strong and persuasive presentation skills
Exemplary listening skills and ability to understand customer needs
Exemplary telephone and face-face verbal communication skills in group or individual settings
Experience of or willingness to work in a target driven environment
Experience working as part of a team
Evidence of high levels of organisation with the ability to manage a busy workload
Desirable
NCS experience
Understanding of post 16 education and experience working with post 16 education establishments
Understanding of secondary schools and/or the education sector
Understanding of local authorities
Experience of working with Excel
Experience working with CRM systems
Driving licence - full (outside London).
Safeguarding Statement
The Challenge is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our programmes.
We expect all staff and post holders to share this commitment to safeguarding by ensuring compliance with our policies and practices.
Employment Screening
Only applicants who have the right to work in the UK or have a valid visa or work permit for a minimum of 6 months at the time of application will be considered for this role.
Further Details
In addition to being part of a fun, dynamic and challenging workforce, we are proud to offer an attractive benefits package including contributory pension, Simplyhealth cash plan, Ride 2 Work, childcare vouchers, season ticket travel card loan etc. to eligible employees. There are also progression opportunities for exceptional candidates.
The Challenge Network (The Challenge) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information.
This privacy notice describes how we collect and use personal information about you prior to, during and after your working relationship with us, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or any subsequent data protection legislation in force from time-to-time.
To apply:
Please email your CV and Cover Letter.
Closing date: Friday 25th January 2019
No Agencie
Location: Reading
Status: Full time, Permanent
Salary: GBP22,000 per annum pro rata depending on experience
The Challenge
The Challenge's vision is a more integrated society where there is understanding and appreciation of each other's differences. We design and deliver programmes that bring different people together to develop their confidence and skills in understanding and connecting with others. We believe everyone benefits when people from all walks of life come together to better know, understand and trust each other. This also applies to the people we employ to work with us. As an equal opportunities employer our aim is to have a diverse workforce to reflect the communities we work in.
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, rapidly growing organisation, working with young people and local communities across the country. For more information about what The Challenge does and what its values are, please visit our website.
About the role
NCS is a government backed programme that helps young people (aged 15-17) build skills for work, life and transition into adulthood. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of an innovative role within the organisation, and take responsibility for shaping strategies used on a local and national level.
Working within the Sales department, managed by the General Sales Manager, Account Manager or Regional Account Manager, the Assistant Account Manager will be responsible for establishing, strengthening and maintaining high quality, long lasting relationships with stakeholders, in particular at schools and colleges. You will work with key school contacts to deploy recruitment and events strategies geared to find NCS participation growth in each of their schools, this year and into the future. You will book in recruitment events for those in the Field Sales Team to engage and convert Young People and their Parent/ Guardians, in order to fill thousands of NCS places in the area.
Responsibilities
Directly reach out to target schools to engage them in NCS
Support school engagement for year round NCS programmes through calls and meetings
Meet local targets for the number of schools engaged and events booked
Attend meetings in schools to build relationships and book events
Deliver staff briefings in schools and colleges
Set up college agreements for term time delivery.
Deploy national strategy locally to ensure NCS growth within your schools.
Working closely with Field Sales colleagues to ensure every school's potential for NCS participation is maximised.
Attend school recruitment events in order to maintain internal and external relationships and stay close to the needs and habits of young people and parents
We are looking for outstanding individuals with the following qualities:
Skills and Experience
Experience in relationship building and account management
Gravitas with stakeholders and experience in networking
Strong and persuasive presentation skills
Exemplary listening skills and ability to understand customer needs
Exemplary telephone and face-face verbal communication skills in group or individual settings
Experience of or willingness to work in a target driven environment
Experience working as part of a team
Evidence of high levels of organisation with the ability to manage a busy workload
Desirable
NCS experience
Understanding of post 16 education and experience working with post 16 education establishments
Understanding of secondary schools and/or the education sector
Understanding of local authorities
Experience of working with Excel
Experience working with CRM systems
Driving licence - full (outside London).
Safeguarding Statement
The Challenge is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our programmes.
We expect all staff and post holders to share this commitment to safeguarding by ensuring compliance with our policies and practices.
Employment Screening
Only applicants who have the right to work in the UK or have a valid visa or work permit for a minimum of 6 months at the time of application will be considered for this role.
Further Details
In addition to being part of a fun, dynamic and challenging workforce, we are proud to offer an attractive benefits package including contributory pension, Simplyhealth cash plan, Ride 2 Work, childcare vouchers, season ticket travel card loan etc. to eligible employees. There are also progression opportunities for exceptional candidates.
The Challenge Network (The Challenge) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information.
This privacy notice describes how we collect and use personal information about you prior to, during and after your working relationship with us, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or any subsequent data protection legislation in force from time-to-time.
To apply:
Please email your CV and Cover Letter.
Closing date: Friday 25th January 2019
No Agencie