BPP Liaison Officer Vacancy - closing date Tuesday 11 August 2015

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 18^th 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.