New Vision Language Centre

Job Vacancy

www.language-centre.co.uk

study@language-centre.co.uk

0121-710 3739

Cornwall House, 31 Lionel Street, Birmingham, B3 1AP

Job Details
Job Title:	Administration and Marketing Manager
Duration:	Permanent
Salary Details:	£18,000 - £21,000 per annum
Location:	Birmingham Office
Hours of work:	This is a full time position of 35 hours per week. (Give details if part-time or job-share)
Responsible to:	The Director
Date of Appointment:	November 3, 2008
Closing Date for Applications:	25 September 2008

Introduction

As a fast expanding language training centre in central Birmingham, New Vision Language Centre provides quality Mandarin Chinese, English and other language courses to learners at different levels. Due to a recent quick increase in the number of students, we are now recruiting an administration and marketing manager to assist in the development, management and provision of language lessons within the Centre as well as promoting and marketing the Centre to a wider audience of public. The successful candidate will play an active role in the management, strategic planning and administration of the Centre. You will advise for the Centre and assist the Director in the daily operation and management of the Centre, including overseeing major administrative and all marketing and advertising issues. You may also be asked to perform other duties occasionally which are not included in the following, but which will be consistent with the role.

Job Description

• To co-ordinate, in liaison with the Director of the Centre, a wide variety of Centre strategic planning and to take responsibility for the monitoring of strategic plans and preparation of annual reports so as to ensure the Centre being continually well-organised as a good contributor to language education provision.
  
  
• To promote and further develop the Centre by designing and implementing of advertising campaigns and marketing activities both in English and Chinese communities.

• To be the major contact point between the Centre and the clients here in the UK as well as in China. To act on behalf of the Centre, disseminating relevant information and providing advice to current and prospective students/customers.

• To oversee the preparation of routine reports and paperwork of the Centre and external accreditation and assessment activities when necessary.

• To take responsibility for ensuring the Centre to maintain a comprehensive and accurate continuation of information, in terms of administrative operating procedures, Centre web site, courses brochures and other marketing materials.

• To support the delivery of all language lessons, the campaign of promotion, and other activities so as to keep them efficient, effective and under regular review. You may need to deliver both Chinese and English lessons occasionally when there is a staff shortage.

• To co-ordinate and develop all marketing and advertising projects by maximising potential marketing opportunities, overseeing preparation of advertising materials, such as electronic newsletters, flyers and course brochures.

Personal Specification

Expertise/Competence/Skills

Being fluent in both English and Chinese languages.

Proven excellent oral and interpersonal skills.

Proven excellent written communication skills.

Good IT skills, including use of electronic management information systems and MS Office.

Teaching skills in second language teaching in both English and Chinese are desirable.

A full British driving license is essential.

Qualifications (IT/Academic/Vocational)

A degree of MA in applied linguistics/TEFL or equivalent.

Experience

Developing and maintaining networks with wide public, particularly potential customers of language courses.

Preparation of official reports documents and plans.

Administrative or secretarial experience in context of language education.

Engagement in an English-Chinese bilingual context.

Teaching experience of both English and Mandarin Chinese.

Experience in long distance learning is desirable.

Specific Qualities (e.g. attitudes)

Commitment to language education and being positive to cultural diversity and equal opportunities.

Self-motivated and solutions-focused.

Team player.

Strategically innovative.

How to Apply

Please send your CV with a covering letter to Dr. X Guo at the following address:

New Vision Language Centre

Cornwall House

31 Lionel Street
Birmingham

B3 1AP

Please explain your reasons for applying for this vacancy in your covering letter. The information you include here should be directly related to the person specification and you should demonstrate clearly how your experience, skills and abilities match those required in the job.

Please note that a CV will only be accepted if accompanied with a full cover letter and/or Personal Statement in support of your application.

Work Permit/Permit Free Training/Evidence of permission to work in the UK

Please let us know if you are an overseas national who requires a Work Permit to work in the UK. You should check your immigration status before making your application.

References

Please give details of a minimum of 2 referees who can comment on your suitability to do this particular job. At least 1 reference should be from your current or previous employer.

In providing the names of referees, you are agreeing that the Centre may ask their opinions on your character in relation to this application. These opinions, given in trust, will remain strictly confidential.

CRB Clearance

The successful candidate will be required to carry out a standard CRB check due to the nature of the job.

Other Information

It is strongly advised that, before starting your application, you carefully read all available information for this job, which details the skills, qualifications and experience which are required for this job.

Due to shortage of staff, we cannot guarantee a reply to all applicants. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, you could assume that you are not successful on this occasion.