Career Programme Assistants (CPAs) play a crucial role in the delivery of our educational events for young people aged 15-18. As a CPA you will assist with event logistics, provide pastoral support for our students, and contribute your expertise to the industry content.
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During the summer holidays we deliver immersive Summer Experiences designed to give students a 360‑degree insight into their dream career. Led by industry professionals, our programmes offer up to 65 hours of hands‑on experience, including visits to real workplaces, professional development coaching, and exclusive networking opportunities.
Remuneration
£13 per hour.
Hours
Event days typically run from 9am – 6pm with options for full days, half days and single sessions. Your Programme Manager will inform you of all available shift opportunities via email.
Main Duties
- Assisting with programme logistics including event set‑up, resource management, escorted travel to and from venues and rotation support
- Supporting students through career coaching sessions, personal statements and university applications
- Facilitating activities, encouraging group work, providing student feedback, handing out materials and managing behaviour in the room
- Creating and delivering content such as icebreakers, role‑playing activities, panel Q&A, or foundation skill sessions
- Helping with end‑of‑day pack down and transport to storage
- Managing student registration and attendance records
- Looking out for student health and wellbeing and escalating concerns through the appropriate channels
- Being proactive in sharing ideas to improve the programme experience
About You
You are an organised and detail‑oriented university student or recent graduate, looking to gain experience in events management and/or education. You thrive under pressure, work well in a fast‑paced environment, and enjoy taking initiative.
Essential Skills
- Experience working in fast‑paced environments such as events, hospitality or retail
- Fantastic organisational skills, ability to balance multiple priorities and manage time efficiently
- Confidence in communicating and public speaking with a range of stakeholders
- Proactivity in problem‑solving and an ability to adapt under pressure
- Leadership qualities in group work scenarios
- An energetic, enthusiastic and friendly approach
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Student Ambassador or outreach roles
- Relevant industry work experience (e‑g vet clinic experience for the vet programme)
- Previous experience working with young people under 18, in either a paid or voluntary role
Equal Opportunity, Safeguarding and EDI Statement
InvestIN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, seasonal workers and external professionals to share this commitment.
We are committed to making our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible for everyone. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion, and develop a culture that values difference, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to our culture.
As this post involves direct contact with vulnerable children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (and equivalent checks for those who have lived outside the UK) and to provide official identification and certificates for our records.
InvestIN is committed to compliance with the UK’s safeguarding and equality legislation, and we treat all applicants fairly under the law.
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