Enrichment & Engagement Officer (Tonbridge)

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Shields; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

North Kent Colleges Group is seeking a Term-time Enrichment & Engagement Officer to develop and run inclusive enrichment across its colleges. You will lead clubs, events and student-led activities in sport, volunteering and fundraising to build confidence and employability, while working with curriculum and support teams to widen enrichment.

You will engage students, gather feedback, and forge partnerships with employers, charities and community groups.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths (grade 5 or above).
• First Aid at Work qualification, or willingness to train for it.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an inclusive programme of enrichment activities, clubs, events and student-led opportunities
• Create opportunities that build confidence, resilience, employability and life skills
• Work with curriculum and support teams to expand and diversify enrichment
• Engage students through sports, volunteering, fundraising and social action
• Gather student feedback and use it to improve participation and the enrichment offer
• Build partnerships with employers, charities, community and sports organisations
• Promote the College's Enrichment brand and encourage students to get involved
• Support College events and ensure activities are safe, inclusive and accessible

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Creativity & flexibility

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

First Aid at Work (qual)

Job description

A term-time-only Enrichment & Engagement Officer post with North Kent Colleges Group, covering the enrichment offer across its colleges. The role develops and runs clubs, events and student-led activities in sport, volunteering and fundraising that build confidence and employability, and it builds links with employers, charities and community groups. It works alongside curriculum and support teams to widen enrichment across the group. An enhanced DBS check is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Develop and deliver an inclusive programme of enrichment activities, clubs, events and student-led opportunities
• Create opportunities that build confidence, resilience, employability and life skills
• Work with curriculum and support teams to expand and diversify enrichment
• Engage students through sports, volunteering, fundraising and social action
• Gather student feedback and use it to improve participation and the enrichment offer
• Build partnerships with employers, charities, community and sports organisations
• Promote the College's Enrichment brand and encourage students to get involved
• Support College events and ensure activities are safe, inclusive and accessible

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths (grade 5 or above)
• First Aid at Work qualification, or willingness to train for it

Experience

• Working with young people or students in an education, youth, community or similar setting
• Planning and delivering activities, events or programmes

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Building positive relationships with students, colleagues and external partners
• Commitment to inclusion, student voice and personal development
• Creative, proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK