Enrichment Officer x3

South and City College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham is seeking an Enrichment Officer to promote student wellbeing by organizing recreational and leisure activities. This role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance student engagement in events like Healthy Living Days and cultural activities. Candidates should have experience in event organization and be committed to safeguarding. The position is full-time and offers a supportive environment for personal development.

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing recreational activities and events.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Knowledge of student welfare and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Organise and support gym and sports activities.
• Deliver key events throughout the year.
• Encourage student participation in enrichment activities.
• Collaborate with the Student Union and wider teams.

Skills

Organising events

Teamwork

Community engagement

Record keeping

Knowledge of safeguarding policies

Job description

Enrichment Officer

Job Ref No: REQ0001722

Job Title: Enrichment Officer

Contract type: Permanent

Hours per week: Full Time – 36.50

Term-time only: Yes (38 Weeks)

T&Cs: Business Support

Band: C

Salary: £20,823 (Actual Term-Time Salary)

Location: South & City College Birmingham*

Location note: Post-holders can be required to work at any College Centre

Responsible to: Enrichment Manager

Closing date: 3rd January 2026

Interview date: 15th January 2026

Note: *PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY*

Aims of Job / Job Purpose

To be responsible for the College's recreation and leisure facilities and to support in the development and delivery of events and activities that promote students' personal development and wellbeing.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Organise and support the use of the gym, sports and common room areas.
• Work as a team to deliver key events across the year, e.g. Healthy Living Days, Freshers' Fairs, Sporting Events, Children in Need, Comic/Sports Relief, Charity Events, Cultural Events and End of Term events.
• Help widen student participation in a range of enrichment activities that encourage personal development, good health and mental wellbeing.
• Collaborate with curriculum and the wider student services team to deliver activities that reflect the equality and diversity calendar.
• Support and collaborate with the Student Union.
• Support sporting activities/competitions and events across College and encourage all students to take part.
• Keep equality of opportunity and celebration of diversity at the heart of all Enrichment activities.
• Promote and support opportunities for community engagement, including student volunteering.
• Keep accurate records/statistics in compliance with College recording systems.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with internal and external quality standards and contribute to the College's strategic aims.
• Comply with college policies and procedures and health and safety regulations.
• Support the safeguarding and promotion of students' welfare.
• Maintain confidentiality in relation to all College information and comply with Data Protection Legislation.
• Participate in the College's Appraisal scheme and undertake any training as required.
• Support and actively participate in the implementation of the College's Equal Opportunity policies.

Qualifications and Conditions of Employment

• Pre‑employment checks required: enhanced DBS, Prohibition check, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work.
• Minimum of two suitable references covering a 5‑year period.
• Applicants subject to enhanced DBS, Prohibition check, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work.

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, meaning that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of learners.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.