Job Description

To apply for this post please go to https://external.riverside.ac.uk/jobs-vacancies/index.html to apply online or download an application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted as application for employment. Closing date is 12 noon 4/11/25. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure (paid for by the College) and online checks.

Main purpose of Job?:

To support the further development of the college community, by encouraging student participation and providing a varied enrichment programme to engage all learners across the college sites.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To develop and promote a wide variety of cross college sports activities.

To develop, promote and manage exciting student enrichment activities including trips and residentials.

To encourage students to take a full and active role in college life.

To contribute to building and maintaining a college community.

To actively contribute to co-ordination of the cross-college enrichment programme including organisation of activities, encouraging and monitoring participation and reporting to management as required.

To take a lead role in organising cross college student events, such as enrichment fairs, charity days, remembrance day.

To lead the college's students in undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

To liaise with curriculum areas to promote student participation in enrichment.

To liaise with external partners and take part in promotional events.

To assist with the internal and external marketing of the area.

To support the line manager in monitoring the use of and ensuring value for money from related budgets.

To drive the college vehicles as required.

To promote and safeguard the welfare of all students.

To promote equality and diversity through the role.

To undertake staff development and attend staff meetings as required and requested.

To accept flexible redeployment and reallocation of duties commensurate with the level of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in a related subject

Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Numeracy and Literacy

Coaching qualification would be an advantage

Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge/Experience

Successful experience of working with students and young people

Experience of effective team working and promoting effective relationships between staff, students and the community

General understanding of Health and Safety

Commitment to Equality and Diversity

Commitment to Safeguarding of learners

Experience of working within the sports industry would be an advantage

An understanding of the role of student union/student council/enrichment within an FE College would be an advantage

Skills/Attributes

Strong inter-personal skills

Customer focused

Reliable

Effective and confident communicator

Flexible approach

Competent user of the full range of Microsoft Office Applications

Logical approach to problem solving

Trustworthiness

Dynamic personality

Additional requirements

Willingness to work flexible hours - participation may be required outside of normal working hours such as evenings, weekends and holidays

Post Information

Reports to Programme Manager

This post is for 37 hours per week term-time only

Salary 29,082 - 30,738 pro rata (Actual salary 24,317 - 25,701)

The post holder will undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with regulatory, legislative and college procedural requirements.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,082.00-30,738.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person