Community Engagement Officer

Reeson Education; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeson Education in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a proactive Community Engagement Officer to build partnerships with local businesses, charities and community groups and to create enriching experiences for students.

You will organise visits, events and activities, support student voice, and help strengthen the college's presence in the Kingston community, including alumni engagement and supporting college events.

Qualifications

• A confident relationship builder with excellent communication skills.
• Organised, proactive and self-motivated.
• Comfortable working independently with autonomy.
• Passionate about supporting young adults with SEND.
• Knowledge of Kingston upon Thames is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships with businesses, charities and community organisations across Kingston upon Thames.
• Create enrichment activities, events and student experiences.
• Organise educational visits and residential trips.
• Encourage student participation and promote student voice.
• Build an alumni community and maintain relationships with former students.
• Support Student Ambassadors and college events.

Skills

Relationship building

Event planning

Community outreach

Stakeholder management

Job description

Are you passionate about building relationships, creating opportunities and making a lasting impact in your local community?

A specialist SEND college in Kingston upon Thames is looking for an enthusiastic Community Engagement Officer to become the link between the college, its students and the wider Kingston upon Thames community.

This is a unique opportunity for a Community Engagement Officer who enjoys networking, organising projects and creating meaningful partnerships that help young adults with SEND develop confidence, independence and valuable life experiences.

If you're someone who likes taking ownership, bringing ideas to life and making things happen, this role offers the autonomy to do exactly that.

The Role

As Community Engagement Officer, you'll play a leading role in creating opportunities both inside and outside the college.

You'll be responsible for:

• Developing partnerships with businesses, charities and community organisations across Kingston upon Thames
• Creating exciting enrichment activities, events and student experiences
• Organising educational visits, residential trips and college activities
• Encouraging student participation and promoting student voice
• Building an alumni community and maintaining relationships with former students
• Supporting Student Ambassadors and college events
• Working alongside the Marketing Team to celebrate student success and community involvement

No two days are the same, and you'll have the freedom to shape new projects that benefit students and strengthen the college's presence within Kingston upon Thames.

About You

The ideal Community Engagement Officer will be:

• A confident relationship builder
• Organised, proactive and highly self-motivated
• Comfortable working independently with a high level of autonomy
• Passionate about supporting young adults with SEND
• Creative, solution-focused and full of ideas
• An excellent communicator who enjoys meeting new people

Knowledge of Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding community would be a significant advantage. Existing connections with local businesses, employers, charities, leisure facilities or community groups would be highly valued, as developing these partnerships will be a key part of your role.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial, as you'll regularly be visiting organisations across Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding area. However, this is not essential.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert.