BECTU Vision Learning Coordinator
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The vacancy
BECTU Vision Learning Co-ordinator
Salary ¦ £35,068
Location ¦ BECTU Office, Glasgow / Hybrid working
35 hours per week, full-time, 6 months minimum with the potential to extend to 12 months (Maternity Cover)
Prospect is a leading trade union that that delivers advice, support, representation, and a voice for our members. We are a not-for-profit organisation with over 250 staff helping to support more than 150,000 people in specialist, professional and technical roles across the private and public sectors. Prospect members work in a diverse range of professions, including energy, science, engineering, heritage, defence, entertainment and digital.
The BECTU sector of Prospect is the union for creative ambition representing over 40,000 staff, contract and freelance workers in the media and entertainment industries. Established in 2010, BECTU Vision delivers targeted short courses, industry development and a drama training programme of activity to support the skills development of freelance film and television practitioners in Scotland. BECTU Vision is funded by Screen Scotland, Scottish Union Learning and BBC.
Diversity is an important value for the trade union movement, and as an organisation, we are passionate about promoting equality at work and are committed to it for all our staff; we would be particularly interested in applications from groups that are under-represented in the workplace.
We are currently seeking to engage a Learning Co-ordinator to support the BECTU Vision Project Managers in running this dynamic project. The role will join the team in all the work they do with a focus on supporting new entrants working in the film and television industry in Scotland.
The post will be based in Glasgow. We promote a flexible working environment and will accept applications for part-time working, job-sharing and will consider other requests for flexibility.
Some flexibility in hours worked, including occasional evening and weekends will be required to meet the needs of the learning programme.
What the role entails
- Develop and deliver an on-going programme of training and events supporting new entrants working in Scotland’s film & tv industry.
- Provide advice and guidance for pre and new entrants.
- Deliver presentations and facilitate sessions both online and in-person.
- Co-ordinate logistics including confirming tutors, booking rooms and facilities, setting up online sessions via zoom, printing of support materials, setting up of event rooms including ICT equipment, arranging travel and accommodation, catering and registering of learners as necessary.
- Develop and create materials and resources for new entrants.
- Setting up and maintenance of online booking, monitoring and marketing systems for activities and events. This includes drafting marketing copy for events and promoting through the various digital platforms such as BECTU Vision website, SurveyMonkey, Eventbrite, Mailchimp, BECTU Vision website, Twitter & Facebook.
- Support activity across BECTU Vision’s various strands when required.
- Undertake office administration as required to support the Project Managers include the upkeep and maintenance of office systems and financial records.
- Ensure that the project complies with General Data Protection Regulations.
- Supporting Project Managers with preparation of reports and presentations.
- Source and produce practical marketing and promotional materials for the learning project and events e.g Pop-up banners, bags, stationery, flyers etc.
- Co-ordinate the project in line with Funder’s requirements and Union practices.
- Undertake personal and professional learning and development appropriate to the role.
- Support and promote union campaigns more broadly.
- Undertake additional duties appropriate to the grade.
Person Specification
Essential
- Excellent administrative, organisational and communication skills.
- Experience working in the film and television industry (preferably with knowledge of the Scottish industry)
- Comfortable delivering and facilitating information and advice sessions in person or online.
- Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and the ability to work with online booking and marketing tools such as Eventbrite, Mailchimp and SurveyMonkey). Training will be provided for specific software, union and project information systems.
- A commitment to union values including equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Demonstrable experience of working unsupervised.
- Prepared to work occasional evenings/weekends as agreed.
Desirable
We are keen to hear from candidates who have experience in any of the following areas:
- Marketing and promotion
- A full valid driving licence
Application Details
Closing date: Tuesday 4th February 2025 - Noon (CVs will not be accepted)
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 13th February 2025 in our Glasgow office
For further details you can email recruitment@prospect.org.uk
Prospect is an equal opportunities employer
About us
Prospect is a leading trade union that delivers advice, support, representation and a voice for our members. We are a not-for-profit organisation with over 250 staff helping to support more than 150,000 people in specialist, professional and technical roles across the private and public sectors. The Bectu Sector of Prospect represents both employees and freelancers working in Film, TV, Broadcasting and theatre and live events.
Our members want to get on at work. They work in a diverse range of professions, including energy, science, engineering, heritage, defence, entertainment and digital. As a union for modern working life we aim to get the best deal for our members by using evidence and building partnerships – while never being scared to call employers out when they get things wrong.
Our priorities are to grow our membership through attracting new members and to improve our impact, whether that is helping members win improvements at work or changing the policy environment which affects them.
Diversity is an important value for the trade union movement, and as an organisation we are passionate about promoting equality and equity at work and are committed to it for all our staff; we would be particularly interested in applications from groups that are underrepresented in the workplace.
Prospect is a great place to work - We offer a good work-life balance, flexible working options and offer support for learning and development.
Employee benefits
Data protection
Prospect is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals and complying with our obligations under GDPR. Please see the Candidate Applicants’ Privacy Notice which explains how Prospect will process and hold your information when you apply for a vacancy and your rights as a data subject.
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