Job Vacancies

Part Time Hourly Paid Lecturer (Ref: HPPTL)

Our College is committed to excellence offering the very highest standards in further and higher education and training.

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Temporary Part Time Hourly Paid Trainer/Assessor in Gas Services (Ref: PTHP/GS)

You will be required to organise and carry out the assessment and training of learners within the college and the workplace which may include trainees, apprentices and experienced workers. You should have relevant experience within the gas industry and be familiar with the delivery of NVQ programmes.

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Information Systems Officer (Ref: 2047)

As you might expect, we’re looking for someone with proven experience of SQL Server administration, together with a strong background in IT systems, report writing and user support. Able to ensure that robust procedures and processes are established, you’ll constantly monitor Systems for security and functionality. In addition, you’ll be a natural team player, who can think creatively, act on your own initiative and work unsupervised. Joining our Information Systems Team, you’ll take responsibility for the main day-to-day administration functions of our SQL Server based systems. This will include effectively handling access control, data security, reporting, as well as performing backups, system monitoring and general support. Able to quickly develop a comprehensive understanding of the system’s operation and functionality, you’ll competently handle software upgrades and configuration, as well as provide staff training. What’s more, you’ll advise on best use, assist in designing and writing of reports, to meet identified requirements, and ensure up-to-date documentation of administration procedures.

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Temporary Part Time (0.5) Lecturer in Travel & Tourism (Ref: 1795)

Joining a growing department and team, you will give students the advantage tourism employers want: real qualifications for real careers in the travel industry. So expect to deliver a wide range of qualifications including BTEC Level 2 & Level 3 Edexcel Travel & Tourism with extras such as NCFE Airline Cabin Crew, Resort Representatives and Airport Passenger Services. Our industry links are strong - and one of your key challenges will be help maintain and develop these relationships and arrange foreign study visits. You will also become fully involved with course marketing, outreach work and tutorial support. With a real passion for travel and tourism, you will be a natural when it comes to inspiring others with your knowledge. You must have a degree in a relevant subject and significant travel industry experience. We would prefer you to have a PGCE and minibus license. However, we would also be happy to support you towards achieving these qualifications within two years of joining us. Excellent IT and written and oral communication skills are clearly essential.

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Schools Liaison Advisor (Ref: 2026)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative individual to support the work of the Schools Liaison Co-ordinator. You will have the experience and ability to engage with young people from Year 7 upwards and have a commitment to developing their educational aspirations and be committed to equality of opportunity. You will be a confident and outgoing person who has the range of communication skills to both communicate effectively with teachers and managers in educational settings and to groups of learners. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop skills, make a positive contribution to the work of Schools Liaison in Blackburn College and be part of the exciting development of Foundation Learning Tier within the College.

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Health & Safety Manager (Ref: 712)

This is one of our most high profile positions. However, with such visibility comes the great satisfaction of creating the strategies that will shape and drive forward Health & Safety college-wide. What’s more, to ensure all our equipment and insurance responsibilities are met, you’ll also take the lead on all internal and external audits. From managing first aid and fire marshals to supervising and developing risk assessments, you’ll champion Health & Safety at operational level too. So, expect to work closely with our Estate Teams as you promote and implement safe practices across all our procedures and properties. It is important that you’re a Chartered Member of the Institute of the Occupational Health & Safety and an experienced presenter, with significant Health & Safety experience gained within a medium-sized, or above organization. You should know exactly how to develop and implement strategic initiatives with real impact. An up to date knowledge of current legislation, risk assessments and safe working practices is clearly essential.

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Temporary Part Time Assessor in IT (Ref: 2054)

You will be required to work as part of the team delivering work based training involving Apprenticeships, T2G’s and NVQ’s to employees within companies. You will liaise with employers to co-ordinate and organise the training and assessment of learners in the workplace. You will be responsible for conducting regular work place visits, health & safety appraisals and for monitoring, measuring and recording learners’ progress. You must have a relevant qualification at Level 3, be qualified to A1 (D32 and D33) or working towards. You must also be a car owner / driver with access to your own vehicle.

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Training Advisor (Ref: 2053)

Required to work as part of a team of Training Advisors, responsible to the Curriculum Centre Manager. You will be responsible for recruiting new employers and apprentices as well as conducting regular work place visits and monitoring trainees on apprenticeship programmes on behalf of the Centre. You will also be required to carry out workplace health & safety appraisals. You must have experience of working within an area of Business Administration, be qualified to Level 3 or above in a relevant occupational area. You must also have ownership of a car and have a current driving licence. You must be versatile and prepared to respond to the ever changing employer responsive agenda.

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Beauty Therapy Technician (Part Time Term Time) (Ref: 1096)

The duties are varied but your role will be to assist lecturers and students in the practical salons. Organisational skills are essential as is the ability to work in a very busy environment. You must possess an NVQ Level 2 in Beauty Therapy or equivalent.

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Lecturer in Media Production (Ref: 920)

Our Creative Arts and Construction Curriculum Centre offers a wide range of cutting-edge, practical and popular courses. It’s within this vibrant and creative environment that you’ll teach media production and theory on a range of FE courses including BTEC levels 2 & 3 and pre-degree foundation. Setting, marking and recording students’ work, you must also provide feedback, actively contribute to course reviews and develop ideas that will improve and enhance future teaching. In addition, you must visit students in their workplaces for assessment, when necessary, as well as accurately maintain course records. To succeed, you must have a degree, HND or relevant production/industrial experience in the media industries, together with a PGCE, or similar, or be willing to work towards one. Naturally, your background will have given you a good understanding of audio and video production, as well as their practical and theoretical applications. Naturally flexible in your approach, you’ll be a strong team player who is always striving to make improvements and ultimately enhance the learning experience.

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