Programme Officer Marshall Scholarships

Programme Officer Marshall Scholarships needed in Stratford, £18.24ph PAYE – Reference: 5274687

To support the delivery of administration services provided to the Marshall scholarship programme. The post-holder will be responsible for managing specific areas of work in the Marshall team as assigned. These will relate to arrangements for scholarship application and selection cycles, pre-departure and scholar placement activities, delivery of scholar engagement activities and other activities pertinent to the management, support and well-being of scholars and alumni.

1. Providing guidance and support to Scholars throughout the placement and on-award process, including assisting with related queries, organising Scholars’ travel and shipping, accommodation, and other related duties
2. Assisting with the organisation of an annual programme of cultural and social events for Scholars and Fellows, e.g. Annual Dinner, trips, visits to Houses of Parliament, Government Receptions, alumni events etc.
3. Dealing with day-to-day Scholar enquiries, including welfare concerns, by responding to Scholars via email, telephone or Teams calls, signposting and advising Scholars on how to access University services and liaising with Universities on Scholars behalf where required.
4. Ensuring scholars receive monthly stipend and other allowance payments on time, working with the scholar management and financial systems to ensure this, and processing payments of stipends, fees and supplier invoices
5. Assisting managers in the preparation of agendas and reports, arranging meetings, liaising with participants and drafting minutes associated with quarterly or biannual meetings and attending such meetings.
6. Preparing and managing anonymous feedback surveys for Scholars or stakeholders, analysing the data and reporting the results.
7. A number of administrative tasks including updating databases, updating the online application system and website copy, and other related tasks. Managing own time to ensure relevant deadlines are met
8. Support stakeholders and management with marketing, pre-departure briefings, interviews, partnership development, developing and updating pre-arrival information, hosting webinars, alumni engagement activities, and the recruitment of Reading Committees and Assessors.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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