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Salary: £27,377 (Pro-rata: £25,060)
Location:Cross Campus
Hours: 37 hours per week, 41 weeks of the year
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: SR1820
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Job Details
Are you passionate about student engagement and fostering a vibrant and inclusive learning environment?
We are seeking a Student Engagement Officer to coordinate and deliver an impactful programme of student activities, Learner Voice initiatives, and enrichment opportunities across both campuses. This role will play a key part in gathering student feedback, supporting their development, and ensuring a high-quality student experience.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Organise elections for Student Governors, Student Champions, and Student Representatives.
- Coordinate Student Conferences and Principal's Question Time events.
- Track and monitor student engagement in Learner Voice initiatives, reporting key insights to College managers.
- Liaise with external organisations to exchange best practices and attend networking events.
- Develop and deliver an inclusive and diverse enrichment programme.
- Establish targeted enrichment initiatives in collaboration with Behaviour Officers and the Well-being team.
- Work closely with curriculum teams to enhance enrichment opportunities across the College.
- Organise and promote enrichment-related trips and visits.
- Plan and promote activities aligned with global and national awareness days to enhance student engagement.
- Promote the welfare, safety, and wellbeing of students through College safeguarding policies.
Job Requirements:
Essential:
- High standard of education.
- Relevant Level 3 qualification (or working towards), such as IAG, Youth Work, or Customer Service.
- Understanding of the needs of students across different academic levels and age groups.
- Experience working with young people, preferably within an educational setting..
- Ability to provide accurate information and handle sensitive matters with confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
Desirable:
- Computer-related qualifications.
- Previous experience in a student engagement or similar role.
- Knowledge of educational enrichment programmes and Learner Voice activities.
The right candidate will have:
- High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work as a team.
- A strong attention to detail.
- The ability to motivate both students and your peers.
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
Why choose us:
As a college, our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
What we offer:
- A college environment fully dedicated to developing every student to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals keen to develop and learn.
- A two year funded teaching course , providing the opportunity to complete a recognised post 16 teaching qualification*
- A successful NQT support program.
- Excellent CPD opportunities.
- Well-being days & activities
- Generous pension (Teachers pension scheme)
- Free onsite parking.
- Onsite canteen & coffee shop.
- Cycle to work scheme*
- Discounted gym membership.
- Electric Vehicle Scheme*
- Eye Care Vouchers scheme.
- Hybrid Working available.
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance.
*subject to terms & conditions