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Join a globally respected charity dedicated to shaping education and become part of a dynamic team as an Operational Associate Workforce Manager.
Overview
Salary £35000 - £40000
Location Slough, UK - Hybrid
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: NFER is an esteemed independent charity recognized globally for its commitment to enhancing educational systems. Prioritizing impact over profit, NFER aims to foster positive change and support the betterment of future generations worldwide. As a beacon of educational research evidence and insights, NFER is a trusted source that values collaboration and innovation in its mission to improve learning outcomes.
- Role Summary:
- Join the Research and Product Operations team to manage and deploy a field workforce in UK schools.
- Administer assessments, collect data, and ensure quality experiences for associates and schools.
- Optimize systems and processes to enhance the operational workforce management.
- Role Requirements:
- Proactive and solution-focused attitude with multitasking abilities.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in Excel, including formulas and macros; familiarity with Microsoft365.
- Experience in R, VBScript, or similar languages, Power Query, and MS Forms is desirable.
- Encouraged to apply if you meet at least 70% of the qualifications.
- Benefits:
- Competitive salary between £35,000 - £40,000 with annual reviews.
- Generous pension scheme.
- 42 days of holiday per year, including Bank Holidays and discretionary days.
- Support for professional development.
- Well-being and social activities.
- Contribute to improving children's lives globally.
- Application Process Details:
- Apply through the provided application button.
- Applications are reviewed continuously with shortlisting beginning on September 23, 2024.
- Contact for reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
The Organisation - NFER NFER is a leading independent charity with a worldwide reputation. We put impact before profit to improve outcomes for future generations everywhere, supporting positive change across education systems worldwide. We are an independent charity and a trusted destination for education research evidence and insights.
The Role - Associate Workforce Manager As an Operational Associate Workforce Manager, you’ll join our Research and Product Operations team, working closely with colleagues across NFER to provide the appropriate field workforce to represent NFER in schools across the UK, administering assessments, collecting data and ensuring quality. You will maintain and develop the systems and processes used to manage the operational associate workforce. You will ensure that our associates and schools have a productive, enjoyable and fulfilling experience in working with NFER through providing a positive “customer experience”.
Job Requirements Ideally, you will be proactive and solution focussed, confident at working at pace across multiple projects and have excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. You will need excellent Excel skills including a strong knowledge of Microsoft365, nested formulae and macros with the ability to assimilate information and translate requirements into administrative practicalities. Knowledge or experience of, working in R, VBScript, or similar languages, Power Query and MS Forms would be desirable. If you meet 70% or more of what we’re looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need.
Benefits We offer our next Operational Associate Workforce Manager - Competitive salary £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience and reviewed annually - Generous pension scheme - 42 days’ holiday per year including Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days - Excellent support for continued professional development - Lots of well-being and social activities - And the opportunity to help children around the world have a better life.
Application Details Apply via the button shown. We are reviewing applications regularly as part of an ongoing recruitment process and will begin shortlisting on 23rd September 2024. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us and we will talk to you about how we can assist.
