As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a Student Engagement Officer?
This role is full-time, working 37 hours per week.
Day to day duties of the role
- Supporting, promoting, and increasing engagement with the Student Union and cross college enrichment activities which incorporate Active Weston. This includes improving student and apprentices' ability to access activities and all opportunities are effectively promoted.
- Act as a student contact point for information, advice, and guidance relating to all student enrichment and Students' Union related matters.
- Providing an extensive range of enrichment and wider opportunities for students to be actively involved in all aspects of college life and the wider community, including the college fundraising week where money is raised for charity.
- Organising and running activities at the commencement of the academic year including Fresher's Week and enrollment, aiding the smooth transition of students into their studies at Weston College.
Required skills and qualifications
- Experience of successfully engaging with young people and organising events / activities through a voluntary and / or paid role.
- Ability to maintain an independent viewpoint, on behalf of the student body.
- Reliable and committed to educational enhancement and Quality Assurance.
- Setting and achieving high standards for yourself.
Benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement
- 2-week Christmas closure
- Potential for hybrid working opportunities
- Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
- Generous pension scheme
- Local and national staff discounts
- Free parking across sites
- Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
- Focus on staff wellbeing
- Wellbeing@weston hub
- Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
- Annual staff conference with guest speakers
- Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
- Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression
Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.