At a Glance
- Tasks: Create exciting opportunities for students and lead engaging community initiatives.
- Company: A specialist SEND college in Kingston upon Thames with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Autonomy in your role, varied workload, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and enjoy genuine freedom to introduce new ideas.
- Why this job: Shape student life and build meaningful connections within the community.
- Qualifications: Creative, organised, and passionate about improving opportunities for young adults.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about creating opportunities for young people and building strong community connections? A specialist SEND college in Kingston upon Thames is looking for a proactive and creative Student Engagement Officer to join its growing team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to shape student life through enrichment activities, student voice initiatives, community partnerships and college events. If you're someone who enjoys taking ownership of projects, building relationships and making a lasting impact, this could be the perfect opportunity.
As a Student Engagement Officer, you'll have the autonomy to develop exciting opportunities that encourage students to participate, develop confidence and engage with college life.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Leading the college's enrichment and student engagement programme
- Organising activities, events and residential trips
- Championing student voice through Student Union initiatives and learner forums
- Recruiting and supporting Student Ambassadors
- Building an alumni network
- Working alongside the Marketing Team to promote student life
- Developing partnerships with local businesses, charities and organisations across Kingston upon Thames
- Creating opportunities that connect students with the wider Kingston upon Thames community
What We're Looking For:
- Creative, organised and highly motivated
- Confident working independently with a high level of autonomy
- Passionate about improving opportunities for young adults with SEND
- An excellent communicator who enjoys building relationships
- Familiar with the Kingston upon Thames area and enthusiastic about developing links with local employers, businesses and community organisations
- Comfortable managing multiple projects and bringing new ideas to life
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous, as the Student Engagement Officer will regularly engage with organisations across Kingston upon Thames and surrounding areas. However, this is not essential.
Why Join Us?
This isn't a traditional office-based role. As a Student Engagement Officer, you'll have the freedom to introduce new ideas, shape the student experience and become a key ambassador for the college within Kingston upon Thames. You'll enjoy genuine autonomy, a varied workload and the opportunity to build meaningful partnerships that have a lasting impact on students and the wider Kingston upon Thames community.
Apply Today
If you're looking for a rewarding role in Kingston upon Thames, we'd love to hear from you. Whether your background is in student services, youth work, community engagement, education, events, or project coordination, this opportunity offers the chance to make a real difference every day.
Equal Opportunities Employer committed to safeguarding and welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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