Campus Cohesion Officer

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Well-being days

Pension scheme

Retail discounts

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Manchester College in Manchester is seeking a Campus Cohesion Officer to promote a safe, inclusive learning environment across the Openshaw campus. You will support cohesion across curriculum and student services, address behavioural issues, and help implement safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives.

This role is full-time, term-time, with pro-rata benefits and a strong focus on community engagement. Join a large FE college committed to diversity, professional development, and delivering

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 4 or relevant industry experience.
• Minimum of Level 2 English and Maths, or equivalent.
• First Aid qualifications (or willingness to work towards).
• Experience of working with young people/adults in an education or similar environment.
• Experience of managing incidents under pressure.
• Experience of managing challenging behaviours.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong people skills.
• Ability to foster a culture of teamwork and excellence.
• The ability to make decisions quickly.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• The ability to manage challenging situations calmly.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good working knowledge of ICT.
• Well-organised and ability to meet deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Problem solving

Customer service

ICT knowledge

Organisational skills

Education

Level 4 qualification

Level 2 English & Maths

First Aid qualification

Education environment experience

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Campus Cohesion Officer Job reference REQ012956 Date posted 22/10/2026 Application closing date 20/11/2026 Location Manchester Salary Pro-rata £23,000 - £32,568.88 (FTE £26,000 - £36,817) per annum Package Competitive Benefits plus Local Government Pension Scheme Contractual hours 35 Basis Full time Job category/type Student Support Attachments Campus Cohesion Officer.pdf Job description

The Campus Cohesion Officer plays a crucial role in promoting a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment across the college. Working collaboratively with curriculum and student support teams, the postholder supports the college’s cohesion agenda by encouraging positive attitudes and behaviours that contribute to successful educational outcomes. Through visible engagement on campus, they act as a role model for professionalism and mutual respect, proactively addressing behavioural issues and supporting effective interventions. The role ensures adherence to key policies, including behaviour and safeguarding standards, while maintaining accurate records of incidents and actions taken. As a visible and approachable presence, the Campus Cohesion Officer helps foster a culture of accountability, wellbeing, and community across the college.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Openshaw campus to join our Foundation Learning and Student Support Department as a Campus Cohesion Officer on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week), term-time only (over 38 weeks) basis.

Site Information

Our Openshaw campus is a vibrant, modern hub of learning, equipped with outstanding, industry-standard facilities designed to inspire both staff and students. Located just outside Manchester city centre, the campus offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses, with specialist spaces for areas such as construction, engineering, health, and digital.

Who are TMC?

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated "Good" by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Proudly, The Manchester College is also 1 of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development.

Benefits

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 5 bank holidays (pro-rated for weeks worked per year).
• 3 well-being days per year (pro-rata).
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Qualified to Level 4 or relevant industry experience.
• Minimum of Level 2 English and Maths, or equivalent.
• First Aid qualifications (or willingness to work towards).
• Experience of working with young people/adults in an education or similar environment.
• Experience of managing incidents under pressure.
• Experience of managing challenging behaviours.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong people skills.
• Ability to foster a culture of teamwork and excellence.
• The ability to make decisions quickly.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• The ability to manage challenging situations calmly.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good working knowledge of ICT.
• Well-organised and ability to meet deadlines.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate Enhanced DBS with childrens' barred list check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 20/11/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!