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NCC Education

NCC Education is a global leader in the delivery and certification of quality education programmes and services, working in partnership with over 350 centres in over 45 countries.

NCC Education delivers programmes from foundation to postgraduate diploma level in computing and business. The majority of our programmes are delivered face-to-face through our partner centres but we also deliver on-line top up degrees in Business Administration and Business Computing and Information Systems validated by the University of Wales.

Executive, Marketing

Main purpose of the role: A multi-faceted role supporting a busy UK based marketing department with the administration and co-ordination of projects in a variety of media and styles.

Overview of Role:

Work as part of the marketing team assisting in key projects and supporting the needs of all departments within the company.

Support all Accredited Partner Centre needs with a focus on those within a particular region.

Support the planning and implementation of processes and departmental projects.

Assist with events, design work and print costs.

Main Tasks:

• Support regional marketing strategy
• Support Accredited partners with campaigns, advertisement, promotions etc
• Ensure Partner Websites and promotional materials are correct
• Advert content approval and checks
• Management of partner queries, analysis and recommendations
• marketing research projects
• Writing of press releases, of articles, adverts, case studies, student stories etc
• Support CDs and on line systems updates and maintenance
• In conjunction with Snr manager, Strategic Initiatives, collation of market intelligence regarding potential clients, customers and competitors
• Support marketing manager with research and projects
• Assist Business Development manager in research, lead generation etc
• Materials stock management
• Assist in event and campaign management
• Ad hoc projects as and when required

Competencies:

• Excellent communication and customer support skills
• Strong marketing background
• Organisational and time management skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to cope with fixed deadlines and resolution of time critical customer issues
• Project management experience
• Ability to evaluate data and reach unbiased conclusions
• Team player
• Multi-tasker

Skills and Knowledge:

• Educational background
• Design skills e.g. illustrator, quark, fireworks
• Creative writing
• Competency in Microsoft Office

Email Address: recruitment@nccedu.com

Closing Date: 08/08/2008

Web Development officer (C# and .NET)

Head Office - based in Manchester, UK.

The ideal candidate will have good all round Web development skills in C#/ASP.NET, XHTML, CSS and JavaScript with a real enthusiam and passion to developing web based solutions. Any applicants should have a minimum of 1 year's experience in C#, ASP.NET 2.0, and SQL Server 2005 within a Web development/digital media environment.

Main Responsibilities

Responsible for the creation, design and development of corporate websites and systems according to specification.

• To continue with the design and develop the corporate website ensuring strong functionality and optimisation
• To continue with the design and development of the corporate intranet
• To continue with the design and development of the Connect website ensuring strong functionality and optimisation
• To develop the integration of the SQL Server database with the websites developed
• Work both in isolation and as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Provide accurate timing estimates for work based on verbal and written technical briefs
• Contribute to documentation (instructional and technical) where required
• Provide technical advice to other team members
• Liaise with clients and colleagues in a professional and helpful manner
• Improve existing knowledge and acquire new skills through self-education, research and development, some of which may be outside of normal working hours
• Disseminate technical knowledge to the rest of the team wherever possible
• To assist with the overall planning regarding web development and search engine optimisation
• Create and upload banner and flash adverts
• To monitor and provide operational support of the web services and site technical performance
• Create monitor and report on website statistics for all websites including the Chinese website
• Create and implement testing plans and procedures

Attitude and personal characteristics

• Have a proactive “can do” and “can think” approach to the job
• Demonstrate a passion for seeing big ideas come to life
• Continuously challenge your own knowledge and experience boundaries
• Solutions focussed
• Flexible
• Self-educating
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Passion and commitment to the job

Key technical skills

• Competent with proven experience in .NET technologies, including C#, ASP.Net and VB .Net
• Competent with proven experience in HTML, XHTML, CSS and appropriate editing tools
• Competent in using Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, Flash and Illustrator
• Developing cross-browser and cross-platform compatible solutions
• Competent in JavaScript, particularly for the use in form validation
• Some experience in DHTML and AJAX techniques
• Good understanding of the W3C standard and be able to demonstrate work that conforms to accessibility guidelines
• Strong database knowledge specifically Microsoft SQL Server 2000
• Good skills in web / graphical design including various graphic file formats and resolution types
• Excellent written documentation skills (instructional and technical)
• Knowledge of a content management systems essential (AxCMS desirable)
• Knowledge of XML desirable

Inter-personal skills

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Excellent social skills and self awareness
• A flexible attitude with the proven ability of working in a small team
• The ability to apply working knowledge of theory and practice, sharing this knowledge with others as appropriate. Demonstrate continuous specialist development by acquiring relevant skills and competencies.
• The ability to produce a high level of quality and quantity of work with the use of good sensory and physical co-ordination within the requirements of the job.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties as the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the department.

All applications must be supported by a cover letter, detailed resume including qualifications, career history, present and expected salaries, contact telephone number along with a recent photograph to:-

Email Address: recruitment@nccedu.com

Closing Date: 08/08/2008

Executive, Programme Development

Main purpose of the role:

To contribute to the development, maintenance and delivery of a set of programmes from commercial and academic perspectives.

Reporting to:

Senior Manager, Academic Programmes

Overview of role:

To contribute to the management of a set of programmes considering commercial and academic issues in consultation with other staff. To answer queries from internal and external customers about all aspects of the programme. To act as the first point of contact for teaching staff engaged in online programmes. To manage the teaching of online programmes.

Main tasks:

• Contribute to the development of feasibility studies into new and/or modified products and modules.
• Contribute to the management of the development and maintenance of programmes and modules.
• Maintain programme and module information on relevant information systems.
• Organise the Accreditation of programmes and modules.
• Train staff in new processes and products.
• Train centres and communicate any changes or updates.
• Provide statistical analysis for programmes and modules.
• Provide forecasts for new products
• Standardise processes for efficiency
• Project Manage changes, updates to programme enhancements in collaboration with academic board, module leaders, examiners and course advisory boards.
• Manage the development of programme and module – level documentation.

Competencies:

• Internal and External Customer focus
• Developing Relationships
• Delivering results
• Team Working
• Adaptability
• Interpersonal Awareness
• Self Management
• Effective Planning
• Decision Making

Skills and Knowledge:

• Project Management
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Statistical analysis
• Communication and Customer Support
• Influencing
• Training

Email Address for applications: recruitment@nccedu.com

Closing Date: 08/08/2008

Manager, Programme Development

Main purpose of the role:

To manage a set of programmes, taking full responsibility for all academic i ssues and contributing to the commercial decisions regarding the programmes.

Reporting to:

Senior Manager, Academic Programmes

Overview of role:

To manage a set of programmes taking full responsibility for all academic issues (including development, maintenance and delivery) and to contribute to commercial decisions regarding these programmes.

To contribute to the efficient operations of the Product Development department by taking management responsibility for certain aspects of Product Development's operation.

Main tasks:

• Development of new programmes, including programme design, initial module design, recruitment of module developers, management of the module development process, management of the materials development for release.
• Maintenance of existing programmes and their modules, including determining and scheduling maintenance activities, recruitment of external developers, maintenance of the development process, management of updated releases.
• To develop academic regulations and programme handbooks for programmes.
• Where the post holder has responsibility for an online programme, to manage the delivery of the programme, including the recruitment and management of external academic staff and liaison with other departments to ensure the smooth running ot the programme.
• Where a programme is a validated top-up degree, to manage the interaction between NCC Education and the awarding institution including the management of examination boards and boards of studies and the development of materials for validation.
• Where a programme has third party involvement, to manage the interaction between NCC Education and the third party.
• To proactively engage with all quality aspects including the preparation of materials for, and attendance at, internal and external validation events.
• To be aware of pertinent developments in the academic subject, teaching methods and quality initiatives.
• To take management responsibility for one or more aspects of the operation of the Product Development department.
• To contribute to the academic development and quality management of all aspects of the Product development department.

Competencies:

• Internal and External Customer focus
• Developing Relationships
• Delivering results
• Team Working
• Adaptability
• Interpersonal Awareness
• Self Management
• Management of Others
• Effective Planning
• Decision Making

Skills and Knowledge:

• Subject-specific knowledge and experience pertinent to the programmes managed
• Knowledge of UK Higher Education and its quality requirements
• Management of external contractors and internal operations
• Excellent communication skills
• Interpretation of quantitative and qualitative information
• Credible authority on academic matters
• External and Internal customer focus

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

• UK degree or equivalent
• Experience in the development of programmes and modules
• Subject-specific knowledge appropriate to a range of programmes

Desirable

• Teaching experience
• Knowledge of and experience in UK tertiary education quality procedures

Email Address for applications: recruitment@nccedu.com

Closing Date: 08/08/2008

International Business Development Manager. (Graduate/Trainee)

Main purpose of the role:

To maintain and develop relationships with current customers and develop new relationships with prospective customers.

Overview of Role:

Objective is to train up, learn products and start building relationships with new/existing customers. As the role develops you will take on and manage your own business within the European market

Main Tasks:

• Prospecting for new business (new and existing clients)
• Colleges/training companies/schools
• Liaising with British Councils in given countries
• Follow-up calls from mail shots
• Answering queries from new leads
• Maintenance of CRM database
• Work with Regional Manager on negotiations, contracts and closing business
• Work with Regional Manager to develop relationships with prospective centres
• Maintain and develop relationships with current customers
• Grow business with existing centres (new products, increase student numbers)
• General Admin as required for Business Development Team
• Develop own weekly/monthly objectives

Competencies/Attributes:

• Develop strong working relationships (internal & external)
• Ability to work unsupervised (Strategic thinker who can work with minimal direct supervision)
• Adaptability
• Self Management
• Effective Planning
• Decisive
• Assertive
• Confident Presenter
• Responsive
• Professional Manner
• Diplomatic
• Pro-Active

Skills and Knowledge:

• University Graduate, 2:1 or 1 st class in Business/similar subject
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Communication and Customer Support
• Administration
• Organisational and time management skills
• Problem solving
• Numerical & Analytical
• Excellent written English skills & presentation skills
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Language skills advantage but not essential (Russian, Eastern European)

Email Address for Applications: recruitment@nccedu.com

Closing Date: 08/08/2008