Music Interviewer (Admissions)

Who are Access Creative College:

Access Creative College (ACC) is one of the largest national private education and training providers for the creative industries. Our main focus is on Music (Performance and Production), Media, Games Design, Events and Computing. We are a dynamic and creative family and we'd love to meet you!

Role Purpose:

To play a key role in achieving the college’s recruitment targets, by arranging and delivering high-quality interview experiences for applicants, including accurate information, advice and guidance.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• To conduct remote interviews for Access Creative College, following standard interview procedures.
• To have an in-depth knowledge of a given subject area (Music Performance and Music Technology), that can be applied to an applicant’s technical competencies and suitability for their chosen pathway.
• To liaise closely with Learning Support colleagues to ensure effective follow up of applicants that disclose support needs at the interview.
• To liaise closely with admin and curriculum colleagues in centres and provide updates on interview outcomes, likely cohort sizes etc.
• To liaise closely with Engagement colleagues regarding bookings for, and attendance at, post-interview events.
• Arrange interview sessions with applicants as and when required.
• To undertake regular product knowledge training to ensure that understanding of curriculum and centres is current and accurate. 
• To review interview recordings for training and monitoring purposes.

Person Specification 

Skills & Abilities:

• Extensive skills and knowledge of Music Performance and Music Technology and ability to relate them to further education requirements
• Demonstrates a consistent and strong bias to action and takes accountability for the delivery of results.
• Demonstrates relationship management skills including the ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence with key stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Demonstrates strong ability to analyse and understand data and information.
• Able to use judgement to make insightful decisions.
• Adapts to change and challenges with confidence & impact
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely to a wide variety of audiences.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Previous relevant experience in FE or recruitment sectors is desirable.
• Extensive use of remote communications platform(s) such as Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, etc and excellent IT skills in the use of Microsoft Office or Google Suite

Qualifications:

• A degree or equivalent in one of our curriculum specialisms would be desirable.
• Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) in English and Maths

Responsibilities Common to all Staff:

• To establish, maintain and develop professional working relationships with colleagues.
• Follow all agreed Quality Assurance Mechanisms operating within the College and contribute generally to the establishment and development of a quality provision/service.
• The College operates a Performance Management Review Scheme through which objectives and development plans are agreed. All staff are required to participate in the scheme and, with their manager, are jointly responsible for the completion of agreed actions.
• The College is keen to ensure the health and safety of students, staff and visitors. All staff are responsible for complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and ensuring no one is affected by individual acts or omissions.
• The College aims to be a place in which people can work and study free from discrimination. All staff and students are required to comply with the College's Single Equality Scheme.
• To be aware of, and responsive to the changing nature of the College and adopt a flexible and proactive approach to work.
• All employees are required as part of their duties to accept responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• To commit at all times to the values of Access Creative College

What can we do for you?

We can build your career through our progression channels, whether growing as a teacher and becoming a leader or moving into one of our industry-focused departments, e.g. Partnerships, Employability or Enrichment.

With Access Creative College you’ll be working daily with other extremely talented tutors providing you with opportunities to collaborate and make new connections.

Salary Scale: £25,750 - £28,200 per annum (plus OTE up to £3,600)