Educational Visit Adviser

Salary: 51,125 *

About the role
Are you experienced in working with schools and other services regarding the health and safety of young people and staff during off-site and adventurous activities?

Join the busy Health and Safety Team and help to ensure the continued management, support and guidance is provided to those organising activities in our Schools and Youth Services.

Using your knowledge of the OEAP (Outdoor Education Advisers' Panel) policies and guidance, you will provide specialist advice and guidance on risk management and assessment in the context of educational visits including adventure activities, trips and overseas visits. Working with key officers, you will monitor the health and safety management of visits, which will include observing activities and visits, monitoring the work of Educational Visit Co-ordinators, oversight and management of the EVOLVE system and following up areas of concern.

This is an exciting opportunity that requires enthusiasm, a flexible approach and commitment. An excellent communicator, you will work in partnership with a range of services and teams and be the Council's nominated representative within the OEAP.

Job Description and Person Specification

For further information, please contact Donna Thomas, Donna.Thomas@ceredigion.gov.uk

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting childrenand adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles withinourorganisationrequire a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Pleasenote that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

People and Organisation
We support the organisation in attracting, developing and retaining a workforce that will deliver services of the highest quality to the citizens of Ceredigion. Our key responsibilities include:

• Human Resources Advice and Administration: Contracts, Absence; Appraisals; Contracts; Disciplinaries; Grievance; Job evaluation; Managing change; Recruitment and onboarding.
• Health, Safety and Wellbeing: Advice; Compliance; Risk assessments.
• Learning and Development: E-learning; Events; Qualifications panel; Training.
• Engagement and Wellbeing: Ceri+; Internal Communications; Recruitment Marketing.
• Pay and Benefits: Payroll; Pensions; Timesheets.
• Systems: Ceri System and Development; Data and Reporting.

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