Job Description

Our dedicated Student Services Department have an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Student Engagement Officer.


As a Student Engagement Officer you will be responsible for all outreach engagement activities and promoting positive behaviours across Bradford College campuses. You will also help deliver a broad enrichment offer that develops the personal and essential life skills of students in line with the Bradford College enrichment strategy.


Please note that interviews will take place on Tuesday 22nd July.

Responsibilities include:

To provide outreach support to students at all Bradford College campuses Actively promote positive behaviours around all Bradford College campuses, challenging inappropriate behaviours at the point of contact Daily management of the student common room/social space To provide youth mentoring and positive interactions between students and the wider student services department Support the Personal Development and Youth Engagement Lead to organise, coordinate and deliver outreach services and events to develop the personal development skills of students. To contribute towards the achievement of Student Service objectives, targets and planned strategies to fulfill departmental KPIs. To provide opportunities for students to develop their Cultural Capital. To engage Bradford College Students in activities that will enable the student(s) to extend their personal and employability skills. Organise and deliver initiatives and events that recognise and celebrate the successes and achievements of students Provide groups for students seeking their input, advice, and involvement for the further design of student services activities To ensure all activity delivered and student engagement is appropriately recorded

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The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be learner and quality focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. They should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within their core values.

Education & Training

Entry to Youth work qualification, or willingness to work towards this GCSE A- C or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths or equivalent. (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A - C) or prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale.
GCSE A- C or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in English or equivalent. (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A - C) or prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale.

Experience

Experience of working in an education or youth work setting Experience of planning, delivering and facilitating group work sessions. Experience of engaging students in extracurricular activities Experience of working with a diverse range of people

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.

Bradford College

At Bradford College our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.


Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.


Our aim is to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference to the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 30 days holidays, plus bank holidays Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution Annual salary reviews Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally Free sports and gym facilities Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback Discounts on greener travel - cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant A host of training development opportunities Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025 The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed creating a better future for all through education and training.

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If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that social media checks will also be undertaken during the recruitment process.


Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.