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Jobs at the WEA

The WEA operates through nine Regions in England and a Scottish Association. We employ staff in the areas of education, teaching, management, finance and administration. Vacancies are advertised in national and local media as well as on this page of our website.

Current vacancies:

Job title:

ICT Manager

Location:

London or Milton Keynes

Hours:

Full-time

Salary:

£37,811 pa (plus £4,038 pa if based in London)

Contract:

Permanent

Job summary:

To ensure the effective operation of the Workers’ Educational Association’s (WEA) ICT infrastructure to support the delivery of the strategic objectives of the Association and to meet or exceed customer expectations.

The WEA ICT manager will plan, coordinate, direct, and design ICT related operations, as well as providing contract management, direction and liaison to the outsourced supplier providing ICT support for WEA. The post holder will work closely with managers and staff in departments across the WEA to identify, recommend, develop and implement cost-effective ICT solutions to support and facilitate continuous improvements in performance in all areas of the Association’s operations. The post holder will define and implement ICT policies, procedures, and best practices.

For an application pack click here.

For further information contact: recruitment@wea.org.uk

Closing date:

12 noon on 23 February 2012

Job title:

HR Officer (Fixed Term until 31 December 2012)

Location:

WEA Yorkshire & Humber Regional Office, 6 Woodhouse Square, Leeds, LS3 1AD

Hours:

Full-time (35 hours per week)

Salary:

Grade C - £23,145 to £26,557 per annum

Contract:

Fixed Term until 31 December 2012

Job summary:

Working within the HR & Development department of this national voluntary organisation, you will be working to support managers and teams all across England and Scotland. You will act as a first point of contact for HR matters and take a key role in the support and coordination of HR operations.

The role calls for demonstrable competence in employee relations and case management, including evidence of operating at HR Officer level.

You should have a sound knowledge of employment legislation and excellent organisational skills.

Previous experience in adult education or the voluntary sector would be an advantage. But more important will be your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, your ability to remain calm under pressure and your proven talent for effective time management.

For a job pack please click here.

Closing date:

Closing date for Applications is 5:00pm Wednesday 29 February 2012

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