Job Description

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY

Energy Transitions Outreach Vehicle Facilitator/Driver (Ref. No. A965) 
Full Time/Fixed Term (2 Years)/Altens Campus
Salary: £33,392.79 - £37,476.26 per annum

We are seeking a highly organised and self-motivated individual for an exciting new post which will require them to drive and facilitate aboard our Energy Transitions outreach vehicle.  Designed by the Glasgow Science Centre, the vehicle contains exhibits intended to provide inspiration, education and information in relation to the energy transition and associated careers. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving and setting up the vehicle on location in preparation for safe use and provide effective facilitation and instruction to agreed standards to school pupils, community learners and other visitors.

Candidates should be qualified to HNC/D (or equivalent) in a STEM subject and hold a current UK driving licence as well as the ability to work on their own initiative and be committed to customer service and quality improvement.

Candidates should have experience of working with young people and have experience of demonstration and communication skills. Experience of driving vehicles of 7.5t would be desirable, but training and qualification would be provided for those lacking that experience.

 

NESCol is a disability confident employer. We offer a variety of working options in line with business requirements and place great importance on staff wellbeing. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

 

The closing date for applications will be 31^st October 2024.

 

Interested? Want to know more?

For more information on this vacancy please email jobs@nescol.ac.uk, or call Human Resources on (01224) 612244.

Person Specification

PERSON SPECIFICATION

(criteria marked * are desirable, all others are essential)

 

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Educated to HNC/D level or equivalent (SCQF Level 7/8) or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area
2. Hold current UK driving licence
3. *Hold current UK Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
4. Evidence of continuous professional development

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Experience of demonstration and communication skills
2. Experience of working with young people
3. *Experience as a trainer in the relevant subject area
4. *Up to date vocational experience in the relevant subject
5. *Up to date industry knowledge in the relevant subject area
6. *Experience of driving vehicles of 7.5t

SKILLS

1. Oral and written communication skills
2. Numeracy skills
3. Able to work on own initiative and without supervision
4. The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
5. Team working skills
6. IT literacy

PERSONAL QUALITIES

1. Committed to customer service and quality improvement
2. Ability to relate to people
3. Able to develop positive working relationships
4. Self-motivated
5. Committed to people development

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Commitment to College values and equal opportunities
2. Able to travel to locations as required
3. Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the post
4. Be prepared to undertake training to obtain and hold the UK Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) if not already held