Work with Personal Best Education

Full-time and seasonal roles available.

We have a variety of roles open and are always looking for people with the right mindset to join us.

We are proud and excited that our team is continuing to grow every year.  Our existing team is made up of an amazing mix of people with varying levels of expertise and experience. We are always looking for people with the right mindset  to join us!

Why Work at Personal Best?

  • No two days are the same.
  • Small, friendly team environment.
  • Expanding provision every year, a ‘think big’ mindset.
  • Friendly yet professional environment.
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Full-time Roles

Position:           Marketing Executive

Contract:          Full-time (37.5hrs and permanent)

Location:          Personal Best Education HQ, Romsey

Salary Band:   D – salary range £25k-£27.5k pa depending on experience plus staff benefits & reward scheme

Start:                   March/April 2023

Staff Benefits:  Company pension scheme, free Fitness Suite access, Staff Discounts on lettings & classes, free parking, Cycle2Work scheme, Professional Training Opportunities, Free Holiday Activity Camps for staff children aged 6-11yrs

 

The Company

Personal Best Education has been providing expert educational, sports and activities services since 2012.  Our aim is to give individuals of all age-groups and backgrounds the opportunity to achieve the best they can and make a positive impact on themselves, their community, their organisations and the wider world.  Our primary focus is to educate and improve the physical and mental well-being of all children, adults and seniors.

 

Our educational services are aimed at equipping young people with the right tools for the future, as well as broaden their horizons, enabling them to be successful global citizens and make a positive contribution to society.   In addition, our sports and activities provision offer people from across the spectrum to engage in fun and positive activities to benefit both their mental and physical well-being.  Our desire is to give everyone the opportunity to be the best version of themselves – whatever the age, background, circumstances or aspirations.

 

The Position

Personal Best has embarked on a new and ambitious growth strategy for the next three-five years, aimed at broadening its provision to achieve the challenging organisational goals to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of the business.   The successful candidate will be presented with a fantastic opportunity to help build on the strong foundations of Personal Best, where the potential for making a positive impact on the world is without limit, for both the organisation and appointed individual.

 

The Marketing Executive will play a key role in supporting the Head of Commercial in the successful delivery of the strategy and growing Personal Best’s current and new business streams through enabling the commercial team to reach their target audiences with effective sales tools.

 

This hands-on position is aimed at an ambitious and driven individual seeking to prove their capabilities by bringing ‘added value’ to a burgeoning organisation resulting in significant potential to move into a more senior role and manage a marketing team within 12-18 months.

The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Create and implement an effective marketing plan across the portfolio to help achieve Personal Best’s strategic goals
  • Lead on all marketing activities and creation of materials i.e. Brochures, Flyers, PR campaigns, Communications, Ads, Events, Presentations etc.
  • Monitor and update website content and performance
  • Manage all online content and external communication channels e. Social Media, Portals with listings etc.
  • Work closely with Product, Dept. and Project Managers to maximise both the commercial potential and PR impact of each business area
  • Produce reports on marketing activities and outcomes i.e. Monthly, End of campaigns, annual etc.
  • Coordinate and report on regular competitor/market insight initiatives with key stakeholders from the commercial team and other depts. to support effective decision-making
  • Act as the gatekeeper to Personal Best’s reputation in the marketplace and the maintenance of an excellent relationship with customers
  • Be a key contributor to the Personal Best Strategic direction and support other aspects of the business, where possible and key responsibilities permitting

NOTES

This is not a definitive list of tasks for this post and specific responsibilities/deliverables.

 

Person Specification

 

E – Essential                 D – Desirable

 

Qualifications and Education

  • Must hold a minimum of 5 x GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grade A-C including Maths and English – E
  • Must be educated to degree level or hold a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a marketing role – E
  • Qualification in Marketing – E

 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

  • Experience of successfully leading and/or making a significant contribution to a variety of marketing projects in a commercial organisation – E
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of the key elements of marketing – E
  • Experience in creating a marketing activity plan for a commercial organisation- E
  • Intermediate design skills and experience in using software such as In-Design, Canva etc. – E
  • Experience in using social media platforms – LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram etc. – in a commercial environment and creating engaging content – E
  • Basic understanding of WordPress and updating website content – E
  • Experience of working with diverse key stakeholders, both internal and external – E
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – E
  • Competency in using IT systems (Microsoft Office, Google Suite etc.) – E
  • Experience in organising PR events and similar – D

Attributes/Behaviours

  • Creative with an ability to inspire a diverse customer base through innovative campaigns- E
  • Well-organised, independent and self-motivated with a drive to succeed – E
  • Ability to work under pressure with challenging goals and tight timeframes – E
  • Open-minded, culturally aware and values aligned with Personal Best Education – E

Application Process

  • An up-to-date CV with a cover letter stating why you wish to apply for the role, outlining the skills and qualities you can bring to successfully deliver the desired goals of Personal Best sent to jobs@personalbesteducation.com
  • Deadline for applications: – 17:00 Friday 3rd March 2023.
  • Due to the volume of applications we are not always able to respond to all applicants, therefore, if you do not receive a response within two weeks of your application you have been unsuccessful.

 

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive applications that meet the criteria, therefore early applications are welcomed and encouraged. 

 

Personal Best Education is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.  All our recruitment and selection practices reflect this and successful applicants are subject to Disclosure and Barring Checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

 

Seasonal Roles

Overview

Position:    Children’s & Youth Team Leader

Wage:      £9.18 – £9.50 depending on experience

Contract Type:  School Holidays/Fixed Term

Hours:     Monday to Thursday  9:30-15:15

or           Monday to Friday  8:15 – 16:45

Locations:   Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey

 

The Position

We are delighted to be offering an opportunity for happy, passionate and enthusiastic Children’s and Youth Team Leaders to join us at Personal Best Education for the school holidays (throughout the year!) 

As a Children’s and Youth Team Leader , you will be…

  • Leading and engaging children through play and sports
  • Creating an atmosphere which is inclusive and fun
  • Supervising children in a safe and welcoming environment
  • Being an inspiration for every child
  • Helping every child live their personal best life at our holiday camps! 

 

Attributes/Experience 

You don’t need a wealth of experience, you just need a can-do attitude, a passion for supporting children and young people from a variety of backgrounds and a desire to be your personal best!  A qualification in one or more of the following:- early years/play work/youth work/teaching/coaching or a subject related to young people is desirable.  

 

About Personal Best Education 

Personal Best Education has been providing expert educational, sports and leisure services to the public since 2012. Our aims are to give individuals of all age-groups and backgrounds the opportunity to achieve the best they can and make a positive impact on themselves and their community. The primary focus of our services is to educate and upskill the next generation and improve the physical and mental well-being of all ages.

 

FLEXIBILITY STATEMENT

The content of this job description represents an outline of the post only and is not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. The job description is therefore intended to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.

 

SAFEGUARDING

Personal Best Education are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and all our employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows to the Safer Recruitment guidelines. All our applicants are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and referencing along with other vetting and pre-employment checks. 

We continue our safeguarding commitment to young people throughout NCS programmes in accordance with Personal Best Education Safeguarding Policy. All employees receive relevant training to ensure they are compliant with our safeguarding policy and procedures, and are fully competent in implementing this knowledge in practice. All employees are regularly reviewed to ensure safeguarding standards are maintained throughout our work with young people.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

We cannot accept CV’s and all applications must be done via the link on our website https://eu.jotform.com/build/210522035550340

Please note that in order to be considered for this position you must be over the age of 18 years old

Leisure Centre Assistant – Overview

Contract: Casual Contract 
Salary:  £9.40-£11.40 per hour
Start: ASAP

The Company
Personal Best Education has been providing expert educational, sports and
leisure services to the local public since 2012. Our aims are to give individuals of
all age-groups and backgrounds the opportunity to achieve the best they can and
make a positive impact on themselves, their community and the wider world. The
primary focus of our services is to educate and up-skill the next generation and
improve the physical and mental well-being of all children, adults and seniors in
Hampshire and the wider world.
Our educational services are aimed at equipping young people with the right tools
for the future as well as broaden their horizons enabling them to be successful
global citizens and make a positive contribution to society. In addition, our sports
and leisure provision offer people to engage in fun and positive activities to
benefit both their mental and physical well-being. Our desire is to give everyone
the opportunity to achieve their personal best whatever their age, background or
circumstances.


The Position
This exciting and diverse role is required to support both the customer service
and operational functions of Personal Best Leisure Centre and its portfolio. The
Customer Service and Leisure Centre Assistant will support Personal Best’s
clients at the centre, both on arrival and during their visits. They will help to grow
the revenues of all Personal Best’s propositions at the Mountbatten site as well
as being part of a team focused on making a meaningful and positive impact on
the local community and beyond.


The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
– To assist in the daily operation of the site ensuring a safe, efficient and
customer orientated service is provided to all visitors.
– Deal with customer enquiries and promote/sell the Personal Best portfolio –
face-to-face and telephone
– Log all relevant information on administration platform and access throughout
opening hours, as and when required
– Oversee and monitor the Leisure Centre during opening hours
– Opening and locking up the School site
– Set up and removal of various sporting & school equipment
– To maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the site at all
times, undertake routine cleaning duties as required
– To carry out other duties as may be required to ensure the site operation is
properly maintained to provide total customer satisfaction.


Qualifications and Education
– Minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent

– First Aid Qualification is desirable but not essential
– An enhanced DBS check will be carried out as part of this role
Skills and experience
– Experience of supporting or working with customers and willing to learn new
customer service techniques
– Experience of working in a sports, leisure or educational setting
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Competent use of and knowledge of basic IT systems (Microsoft Word)
– Basic knowledge of health and safety at work


Your attributes
– Versatile and ability to undertake a diverse range of tasks
– Effective working as part of a team or independently and ability to learn quickly
– Warm and approachable
– Well organised, responsible & reliable
– A keen interest in sport and leisure activities
– Team player with a can do attitude and willingness to undertake routine tasks
– Physically fit and healthy in order to carry out manual tasks

Other benefits
– Staff discount on facility hire
– Complimentary gym membership
– Discounted childcare at Personal Best Holiday Camps during School Holidays
– Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Reference ID: Leisure Centre
Contract length: 12 months

Application Process

https://form.jotform.com/PBED/leisure-centre-assistant  

Flexible Roles

Workshop Facilitator 

 

Overview

Position:  Workshop Facilitator 

Contract: Casual Contract/Flexible Hours

Salary: £20 per hour (including holiday pay) 

Typical Hours: Weekdays between 08:30-16:30 

 

The Position

We are offering an exciting opportunity to enthusiastic individuals who would love to deliver new, fun and engaging workshops/ activities to young people, either at our summer holiday camps or on a more regular basis supporting our programmes!  This is a flexible role which can be worked around studies or another job. 

As part of the role, you will be: 

  • Delivering new, fun and engaging workshops/ activities to young people 
  • Supporting the Personal Best Education Team in the construction of session plans
  • Responding efficiently and effectively to the needs of the young people you will be working with
  • Liaising with relevant staff members and Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure young people’s wellbeing is supported during delivery.
  • Communicating effectively, clearly and in a timely fashion with Personal Best senior staff, team and venue staff to ensure a smooth running of the programme

We are specifically looking at individuals who are passionate in the following subject areas: 

  • Creative design
  • Art 
  • Science, technology, engineering and maths
  • Music or Music Production
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Teaching/Education

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • Must hold a minimum of 5 x GCSE’s (or equivalent), grade A-C inc. Maths & English or equivalent certificates
  • Qualification in the relevant subject is desirable 
  • Qualification in one or more of the following:- early years/play work/youth work/teaching/coaching or subject related to young people – Desirable
  • It is desirable that the post holder holds a full UK Driving Licence and has access to their own vehicle. 

 

About us

Personal Best Education has been providing expert educational, sports and leisure services to the public since 2012. Our aims are to give individuals of all age-groups and backgrounds the opportunity to achieve the best they can and make a positive impact on themselves and their community. The primary focus of our services is to educate and upskill the next generation and improve the physical and mental well-being of all ages.

 

Benefits

  • Develop and improve soft skills such as teamwork, time management and communication.
  • Gain valuable planning and delivery experience that will enhance CV
  • Receive competitive hourly rate
  • Bring positive inspiration to children and young people
  • Be part of a team focused on making a meaningful and positive impact on the local community and beyond.

Skills and Experience

Essential 

  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • Ability to lead and work as part of a team
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Able to motivate and encourage people to overcome any boundaries 
  • Ability to handle sensitive information in a professional manner in line with GDPR and Personal Best Education policies 

Desirable

  • Understanding of working with diverse community groups 
  • Understanding and experience of safeguarding 
  • Experience of risk management and risk assessment as well as handling confidential information 
  • Experience working with one or more of:- children/young people/local communities/charitable causes 

 

Application Process 

Please follow the link below to complete the application form for this role: 

https://form.jotform.com/221372951693360

Please note that in order to be considered for this position you must be over the age of 18 years old

 

Flexibility Statement 

The content of this job description represents an outline of the post only and is not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. The job description is therefore intended to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.

 

Safeguarding 

Personal Best Education are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and all our employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Safer Recruitment guidelines. All our applicants are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and referencing along with other vetting and pre-employment checks. 

We continue our safeguarding commitment to young people throughout NCS programmes in accordance with Personal Best Education Safeguarding Policy. All employees receive relevant training to ensure they are compliant with our safeguarding policy and procedures, and are fully competent in implementing this knowledge in practice. All employees are regularly reviewed to ensure safeguarding standards are maintained throughout our work with young people.

  
  

Overview

Position: Flexible Working 

Wage: £10.00 – £15.00 ph dependant on experience/qualifications

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am and 4:30pm

Days are flexible to fit around your personal studies/other employment/commitments 

 

The Role 

We have some fantastic opportunities for enthusiastic and engaging sports coaches to work with us,  delivering after school sports clubs to primary schools across Hampshire (primarily Eastleigh, Winchester, Andover and Romsey).

 

What will you be doing?

– You’ll be delivering sports coaching sessions to children aged 5+

– You’ll be preparing, delivering and reviewing sports sessions

– You’ll be promoting active healthy lifestyles

– You’ll be working collaboratively with fellow sports coaches

– You’ll be maintaining good communication with schools, pupils and colleagues 

 

Essential Skills and requirements:

  • Knowledge and passion for sports coaching
    · Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
    · Strong verbal communication skills
    · Level 1 sports coaching qualification

 

Desirable skills and requirements:
· Previous experience of working with children
· Level 2 sports coaching qualification
· Current First Aid qualification

– Driving Licence
· Competency in using IT systems (Microsoft office)

 

Ideal Candidate: Enjoys a flexible working approach
· Can work as part of a team or independently
· Enthusiastic and motivated to learn and improve
· Hard-working and dedicated
· Open-minded and culturally aware

 

Applications need to be made at: https://eu.jotform.com/build/203502027845348

Ongoing recruitment

Are you a qualified teacher or working towards QTS?

Are you looking to develop your teaching skills?

Are you passionate about making a difference in childrens’ education?

Are you an excellent communicator who brings learning to life?

If the above describes you, then we would love to hear from you!  Read below to learn more about how exciting your future could be with a like-minded organisation.  

Overview

Through our tutoring provision we provide the opportunity for students to achieve their personal best and make a positive impact on themselves and their future. 

Personal Best Education are currently recruiting experienced teachers or trainee teachers working towards their QTS to become part of our tutoring team.  The tutoring sessions will primarily take place in the student’s home or online.  We intend to hold small group sessions at our own tutoring centre in Romsey in the near future.

Our educational tutoring services provide students with access to high quality 1:1 and small group tuition. Aimed at equipping young people with the right tools to benefit and support their attainment; not only for success in the short term educational setting, but also for future career opportunities and fundamental development. As well as academic competencies such as organisation, exam preparation, research techniques and memory skills. 

Our aim is to provide school students with the right skills to enable them to be successful global citizens and make a positive contribution to society. 

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver engaging lessons
  • Provide formative feedback to pupils and parents  
  • Set out clear goals and timescales for achieving these goals
  • Tailor learning around the needs of your students and their learning styles
  • Promote independent learning as well as empowering the student to manage their workload. 

Requirements:

  • QTS or working towards QTS
  • Have a secure knowledge and experience of teaching the current curriculum
  • Good knowledge of ICT in the classroom environment
  • Flexible teaching time e.g after school/evenings and potentially weekends
  • You must be eligible to work in the UK
  • Must provide a current enhanced DBS check 

Benefits:

  • Flexible working hours
  • A great opportunity to develop your teaching skills 
  • Competitive hourly rates of pay 

Location: Personal Best Education Tutoring Centre, Romsey, Hampshire

 

Pay: £25 per hour

Closing date: Friday 21st April

To apply email interest and CV to jobs@personalbesteducation.com

 

Due to the volume of applications we receive we are not always able to respond to all applicants. If you do not receive a response within two weeks of your application you have been unsuccessful. 

Please note that we reserve the right to close all vacancies early if we receive applications that meet the criteria, therefore early applications are welcomed and encouraged. 

Personal Best Education is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.  All our recruitment and selection practices reflect this and successful applicants are subject to Disclosure and Barring Checks along with other relevant employment checks.