Vacancy for BPP University Law School Liaison Officer 2016-17 academic year

BPP University Law School is looking to appoint a ‘BPP University Liaison Officer’ from the University of Chester.

The successful candidate will be a current student (law or non-law), who must be a member of the student law society. The candidate will be the main contact for BPP University Law School at the University and will be required to assist those students considering studying their professional legal training at BPP University Law School. The role involves proactively promoting BPP University Law School, its programmes, and events.  

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Distribution of BPP University Law School material (e.g. prospectus, promotional material)
• Proactively managing the Facebook group for all University of Chester students considering studying at BPP University Law School
• Raising awareness of, and ensuring a high attendance of BPP University Law School’s presentations and workshops taking place at the University
• Promoting BPP University Law School’s off-campus Education Liaison events, Open Evenings, and webinars across the student community
• Keeping BPP University 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 University Law School
• To be a highly visible BPP University presence, with a creative approach and the primary point of contact between the University of Chester and BPP University Law School

Requirements

The successful applicant must have the following essential qualities/qualifications:

• Excellent presentation/communication skills at all levels
• Be an active member of the law society
• A sound understanding of BPP University’s law programmes
• Initiative, enthusiasm, sense of humour and drive
• Excellent and meticulous organisation skills
• Ability to deliver effective feedback
• Desire to make a difference and a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Good IT skills and familiarity with social media, especially Facebook and Twitter
• The ability to commit a minimum of two hours a week to promoting BPP University Law School’s products and services
• Strongly involved in the wider student community

Benefits

Upon successful delivery of the role’s duties, the successful candidate will be entitled to the following benefits package:

·         A scholarship, worth up to £2,000 for any programme delivered by BPP University Law School**

·         A guaranteed place on BPP University Law School’s LPC*, or -  full CV review with BPP University Law School’s specialist student mentor for the BPTC

·         Access to a BPP University 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 University 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 e-mail a copy of your CV, short covering letter (one A4 page maximum), and a short video clip (two minutes maximum) of yourself explaining why you think you would be suitable for the role. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to a Skype interview.

Please e-mail all applications to educationliaison@bpp.com.

Deadline for applications: Monday 16/05/2016