I have just received this vacancy from BPP Law School. This is a great opportunity for a current Law student.
BPP
Law School is currently recruiting for a proactive and enthusiastic BPP Liaison
Officer based at the University of Chester for academic year 2015/16.
This
is an exciting opportunity for a current Law or Non Law student who is a member
of the University of Chester Student Law Society to professionally represent
our leading Law School at their university. Working in collaboration with BPP’s
Education Liaison team, the BPP Liaison Officer will diligently promote and
generate attendance at a variety of our legal events and workshops aimed at
inspiring and educating future Solicitors and Barristers.
The
successful candidate will be entitled to a £2,000 scholarship for any programme
delivered by BPP Law School, have access to BPP’s specialist careers service
and be allocated a professional Law School mentor.
The
closing date for applications is Tuesday 11th August, with telephone
interviews to take place on Tuesday 18th August. Please see
below for full role details, benefits and responsibilities.
Duties
will include but are not limited to:
- Distribution of BPP Law School material (e.g.
prospectus, promotional material)
- Managing a Facebook group for all University of
Chester students considering studying at BPP Law School
- Raising awareness and ensuring a high
attendance of BPP Law School’s presentations and workshops taking place at
the University
- Promoting BPP Law School’s Open Evenings,
off-campus events and webinars across the student community
- Keeping BPP Law School up to date with any
relevant information affecting students at the University of Chester
- Liaising with relevant University departments and
the student law society to co-ordinate any BPP presentations/workshops
- Being the first point of contact within the
University student law society for any queries relating to BPP Law School
- To be a highly visible BPP presence, with a
creative approach and the primary point of contact between University of Chester
and BPP Law School
Requirements
The successful applicant must have the
following essential qualities/qualifications:
- Excellent
presentation/communication skills at all levels
- Understanding
of BPP’s law programmes
- Initiative,
enthusiasm, sense of humour and drive
- Good
organisation skills and the ability to deliver effective feedback
- Desire
to make a difference and ‘can-do’ attitude
- Good
IT skills and familiarity with social media, especially Facebook
- The
ability to commit a minimum of two hours a week to promoting BPP Law
School’s products and services
- Strongly
involved in the student community
Benefits
The
successful candidate will be entitled to a scholarship worth up to £2,000 for any programme delivered by
BPP Law School*. Additionally, the candidate will be entitled to:
§ A guaranteed place on
BPP Law School’s LPC*
§ Access to a BPP Law
School mentor; a qualified solicitor or barrister, who can provide careers
coaching and advice. Where possible we will allocate you a mentor from your
preferred area of legal practice
§ A full reference from
BPP Law School
§ An excellent set of
skills to help stand out on applications and your CV
§ Access to BPP’s
specialist careers service
How to apply
To
apply please send a copy of your CV and a cover Letter (one A4 page) to educationliaison@bpp.com.
Deadline
for applications: Tuesday 11/08/2015, with
telephone interviews to take place Tuesday 18/08/2015.
