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International Education Information Officer (with Romanian, Greek, Arabic or Russian)

Employer
Ecctis
Location
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary
£22,000 plus benefits
Closing date
7 Dec 2018

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Job Sector
Education
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time, Part Time

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INFORMATION OFFICERS

Fluent in English and one or more of the following languages:

Russian, Romanian, Arabic or Greek

UK NARIC is the UK’s National Agency responsible for providing information and expert advice on international qualifications and skills.  Do you have what it takes to work in a challenging and busy environment, dealing with international enquiries and helping people hoping to fulfil their academic and occupational ambitions?  If so, we would like to hear from you.

You must be educated to degree level and have fluent verbal and written language skills in English; and another language as stated above.

Experience as a teacher or trainer would be an advantage.

Job Role

Your main role will be processing enquiries from individual applicants and member organisations, and answering questions on the phone and in writing.  You will also be expected to assist in the training provision and a range of other administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

Principally, as a member of UK NARIC Information Services Group:

  • assisting with the international qualifications recognition process;
  • developing knowledge of overseas education and the UK education system;
  • maintaining a professional telephone enquiry service;
  • assisting with the delivery of training; and
  • a range of other administrative tasks

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Please Note: Applicants MUST hold a current permit or visa showing their right to work and reside in the UK.

 

Qualifications

Essential

A Bachelor, Postgraduate, or Masters degree from a UK University

Desirable

Other professional qualifications

 

Skills/Attributes

Essential

Fluent verbal and written language skills in English (minimum level acceptable IELTS 6.5)

Fluent verbal and written language skills in Russian, Romanian, Arabic or Greek

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to time manage and organise work efficiently to meet set targets

Motivated, positive and enthusiastic with a flexible approach

Excellent team working skills

A thorough understanding of UK and international education systems

Presentation skills

Experience

Essential

IT literate, particularly with regard to Word, Excel and data input to information databases

Experience of working successfully to deadlines and high quality standards

Desirable

Experience in a customer service role

IT Literacy in Microsoft PowerPoint and CRM

Experience as a teacher or trainer

Applications should be submitted in the Europass CV format detailing full employment  

and education history, with a covering letter and details of two referees to: recruitment@naric.org.uk

Interview Venue: UK NARIC, ECCTIS LTD, Suffolk House, 68-70 Suffolk Road,

        Cheltenham, GL50 2ED

 

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