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Course Co-ordinator

Salford
Full-time
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Job Description : Course Co-ordinator
About Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG)
ALSG is a UK-based charity that develops and provides training courses for clinicians and allied health
professionals. Our journey started in 1990, born from a need to improve outcomes in emergency medical
situations by standardising training and response protocols for healthcare professionals. Now operating in
44 countries over five continents, ALSG delivers high -quality education for healthcare professionals to
improve patient outcomes and save lives.
Department Operations
Reports into Director of Operations
Location Hybrid
Working hours Full time – 37.5 hours
Salary TBC
About the role
Reporting to the Director of Operations, t he Course Co-ordinator role is central to ALSG in Salford . They
have overall responsibility for the management, quality, and smooth delivery of a portfolio of courses run at
ALSG and off base (UK and overseas). Part of a wider co-ordinating team, the role will include the
recruitment of faculty and candidates, pre and post course administrative tasks, being on site and co -
ordinating courses in line with regulations, leading continuous improvements to enhance overall learning
and sharing responsibility for the training centre kit, course materials, teaching space and overall
maintenance.
Key Role Responsibilities:
• All pre and post course administrative tasks
• Recruitment of faculty and candidates to full capacity, in line with course regulations
• Responsible for checking course kit, course set up and close down
• Managing faculty accommodation
• Delivering courses held at ALSG in line with regulations and t aking ownership for co-ordinating on
course days
• Delivering courses held off base in line with regulations and t aking ownership for co -ordinating on
course days
• Taking responsibility for re-sit candidates during course day s
• Reporting to the Director of Operations to meet requirements of the business plan and individual
progress plans
• Identify knowledge gaps , accept coaching and mentoring , to maintain quality and standards of
course delivery
• Represent ALSG at conferences and ev ents to promote visibility and develop networks
• Actively collaborate and communicat e within the co-ordinator team to ensure courses are run
efficiently and to the highest standard
• Proactively communicate with the Director of Operations, the co-ordinator team and the wider ALSG
team to keep open dialogue throughout the organisation
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•  Participate in continuous  process improvements , both technical and non-technical
| •  Inform requirements for the stock of books and consumables |     |     |     |     |     |
| ------------------------------------------------------------- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| •  Keep abreast of new technology and equipment for courses   |     |     |     |     |     |
•  Visit other ALSG centres to build relationships, provide support and maintain standards
•  Support the development team with updating of course materials  when required
•  Support task and finish groups as required
| •  Understand and comply with all policies and procedures |     |     |     |     |     |
| --------------------------------------------------------- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

| Candidate Requirements |     |             |     |           |     |
| ---------------------- | --- | ----------- | --- | --------- | --- |
| Attributes             |     | Essential   |     | Desirable |     |
Knowledge   • How to run a course/event  • Knowledge of simulation
|     |     | • Organisation and time management  |     | training   |     |
| --- | --- | ----------------------------------- | --- | ---------- | --- |
• Conflict and relationship management during  • Experience of working in
|     |     | events  |     | the charitable sector  |     |
| --- | --- | ------- | --- | ---------------------- | --- |

• Organisation of events
Technical skills   • IT, including knowledge of  Microsoft and other  • Bespoke scheduling tools
|     |     | software packages, financial reporting.       |     | • Invoice system  |     |
| --- | --- | --------------------------------------------- | --- | ----------------- | --- |
|     |     | • Knowledge of GDPR and information security  |     |                   |     |
practices
• Knowledge of maintaining manikins and course
equipment
| General  |     | • Excellent written and verbal communication |     |     |     |
| -------- | --- | -------------------------------------------- | --- | --- | --- |
skills/traits   • Commercial awareness and third sector acumen
• Committed to achievement of high standards and
dedicated to stakeholders
• Ability to remain calm, considered and focused
under pressure
|     |     | • High degree of professional integrity |     |     |     |
| --- | --- | --------------------------------------- | --- | --- | --- |
• Good attention to detail; able to identify, analyse,
interpret and correct inconsistencies or
irregularities
• Positive and energetic approach towards work.

• Deadline-focused
• Works with the application of a ‘continuous
improvement’ philosophy
• Behaviours underpinning our company values
including EDI
Experience   Some relevant event experience   Five years previous
course/event experience of
running multiple events

Qualifications   A- level education, or equivalent  P  roject management
Working  Capable of working in high stakeholder  demand  Hybrid working/office
environment    environments, within agreed deadlines   working

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