Student Experience Officer

Summary:

Student Experience Officer job opportunity at a forward-thinking further education college.

About the School:

A school committed to providing high-quality vocational education and fostering a strong sense of community among students and staff. It offers a wide range of courses and facilities, with a focus on student engagement and development.

The Opportunity:

As a Student Experience Officer, you will be instrumental in shaping the student journey through a variety of engaging and impactful activities. This role is ideal for someone passionate about enhancing student life and creating a positive, inclusive environment that supports personal and academic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Student Experience Strategy that aligns with the school’s vision and values.
• Coordinate and supervise a calendar of events across the school to raise aspirations and enhance the student experience.
• Deliver a range of activities throughout the student journey, including 1:1 support, group work, workshops, and events.
• Collaborate with curriculum managers and personal development tutors to support the development of interpersonal skills.
• Monitor and review the uptake of extra-curricular activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
• Identify and address barriers to participation, safeguarding, and welfare concerns in partnership with relevant teams.
• Assist with general student activities, including open evenings and enrolments, and support wider college teams as required.
• Regularly evaluate the impact of activities using the CDI framework and Compass evaluation tool.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience (A level or equivalent)
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• Level 2 IT qualification or willingness to work towards it
• Level 3 Preparing to Teach qualification

Preferred

• Experience of coordinating Duke of Edinburgh awards and volunteering opportunities
• Experience and understanding of the Further Education sector
• Experience of working with mixed ages, cultures and abilities
• Experience of overseeing/monitoring a budget and building costings for events

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Free gym membership and on-site nursery
• Generous holiday entitlement and wellbeing days
• Discounted public transport and cycle to work scheme