UK Higher Education Adviser

Job Title: UK Higher Education Adviser

Contract type: Full-time (part-time negotiable)

Contract term: Permanent

Location: Candidates must be located in the UK

OUR ORGANISATION

BE Education was founded in 2003 with the aim of helping Chinese students gain entry into the most reputable schools in the UK. Since then, BE has become one of the leading education consultancies in China. We provide high-quality consulting services, adhere to the student-orientated principle and always act with integrity in the best interests of the student.

It’s an exciting time to join BE – after many years of success placing students into elite schools, we are now expanding rapidly into guiding students on their applications to competitive UK universities.

THE ROLE

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and inspiring Higher Education Adviser to work with our London-based UK Higher Education Team to provide high-quality advice, information and guidance to our students on their university applications. You will enjoy working with young people and motivating them through one-to-one guidance meetings and delivering skills workshops alongside other members of the team.

Additionally, we work in partnership with Wycombe Abbey schools in China and part of our support to those students is organising UK university tours. These trips enable the students to fully experience living and studying in the UK, helping them make the right decisions on which universities are most suitable for them individually.

This role reports to the Director of UK Higher Education and is supported by two other UK Higher Education Advisers as well as Family Consultants based in China. The post is full-time and based at the London office in Victoria, but applications for reduced hours/flexible remote working will be considered. Candidates must be located in the UK.

SKILLS & QUALITIES

Essential:

• Fluent written and spoken English
• Experience in advising students on university applications
• Knowledge of the UCAS system
• Ability to communicate effectively, patiently and compassionately with young people
• Ability to work within a small team that are based remotely in the UK and also liaise with a large team of Consultants based in China
• Independent worker and reliable team-mate
• Strong sense of initiative and a resourceful nature
• Flexible approach to the working environment and organisation of workload
• Personal and professional integrity
• Genuine passion for education and helping others to go further

Desirable:

• Studied at a UK university either at undergraduate or postgraduate level
• Commercial awareness
• Experience of working with the Chinese market
• Knowledge of the UK Higher Education landscape
• Clear understanding of various education systems such as those of the UK, Australia, China, and the US
• Experience of tutoring or teaching

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Delivery of the UK Higher Education service

• Conducting student-focused, impartial, personal guidance meetings which challenge and support the student to make informed, realistic and adaptable higher education decisions based on self and opportunity awareness, aspirations, and motivation
• Client management once a student is signed to the UK Higher Education Service
• Using online software and applications such as WeChat and Zoom to communicate with students and colleagues on a regular basis
• Keeping student information up to date on the database including summaries of action plans and matters discussed
• Responding to Consultants, as required, in their role of managing the parents/guardians, keeping them informed of student progress and managing expectations
• Supporting students with their applications, including advice on specific areas including Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry, postgraduate courses and foundation degrees
• Guiding the student on choosing suitable university options to consider, bearing in mind entry requirements and other factors
• Continually checking and tracking progress with regular communication to help students stay motivated and on target
• Organising suitable Subject Specialists to support students with enrichment activities, admissions test prep and mock interview practice
• Close liaison with the Director via a weekly update meeting on student progress
• Keeping abreast of the latest UK Higher Education information, attending conferences, conducting research and contacting universities when necessary

2. Organisation and delivery of interactive small-group application workshops

• Devising and developing teaching content such as lesson plans and materials in collaboration with the UK Higher Education Team
• Organising logistics of event, venue bookings, setting up resources including IT and refreshments (if in person)
• Sourcing suitable speakers or Subject Specialists to run activities such as mock interviews
• Delivery of some activities and teaching content, student evaluation and follow up

3. Organisation and delivery of UK university tours with international school groups

• Liaising with universities to create bespoke activity schedules and tours
• Accompanying some university visits including Open Days
• Supporting with logistics such as booking tickets and organising transport

4. Training and development

• Supporting the training and development of Consultants and Mentors’ knowledge on the service and delivery of it, to make sure that service consistency is maintained
• Assisting Mentors in their support of students to create a long-term strategy for studying at a UK university
• Developing the service to meet market demands and client needs

5. Marketing

• Developing and delivering presentations on various UK Higher Education topics
• Sharing information with the Marketing Team in China about our students’ successes for publication
• Representing BE Education in a professional manner when dealing with any related parties such as universities, tuition partners and schools

In return, we offer a friendly and supportive team and working environment, flexible working hours, a pension plan, and we actively encourage professional development for all our staff.

For more information about BE Education, please visit https://en.be.co/. In order to apply, please complete the application form and email it to Frances Downham (frances.downham@be.co) by 5pm on Monday 19th June.