Head of School Liaison, Transition and Progression

Sunset Tans & Spa; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Brockenhurst is seeking a Head of School Liaison, Transition and Progression. This role will lead strategies to improve student recruitment and ensure smooth transitions for applicants. Responsibilities include building relationships with partner schools, coordinating internal progression processes, and raising the college’s profile in under-represented areas. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree, experience in a large organization, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site Nursery

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free eye care vouchers

Free secure on-site parking

Discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare

Access to on-site Gym and sports facilities

Weekly staff football

Qualifications

• Experience in a large, complex organization.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous development and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with partner schools.
• Raise college profile in under-represented areas.
• Coordinate internal progression processes.

Skills

Building effective relationships

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Continuous development

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of School Liaison, Transition and Progression to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £38,237-£40,568 per annum.

The Head of School Liaison, Transition and Progression leads strategies and operations to increase student recruitment by building strong relationships with partner schools, delivering targeted outreach and conversion activities, and supporting applicants to make a successful transition to college. The role also ensures smooth and positive internal progression for current learners, working collaboratively with curriculum teams.

About The Role

As the Head of School Liaison, Transition and Progression, you will continually improve the learning experience and achievement of adult students through effective teaching and course coordination.

Responsibilities

• Successfully building and maintaining strong relationships with our partner schools to maximise conversions.
• Raising the profile of the College, especially amongst groups and in geographical areas that are currently under‑represented.
• Using the data provided by the Admissions team to provide agile and responsive targeted school liaison activities that will maintain and improve target applicant conversion rates.
• Coordinating the internal progression process, managing it to completion in a timely manner.
• Planning and implementing a successful progressor parent/carer information event, working with colleagues across the College to ensure the event meets the needs of applicants and their parents/carers.
• Producing an annual plan for the strategy for School Liaison, Transition and Progression.
• Advising the Assistant Principal: Partnerships and Skills on aspects of school liaison, transition and progression provision that need to be improved and work with them to review, plan and develop that area of provision.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification.
• A commitment to represent and embed a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion across the work of the College.
• An inherent belief in the advantages, benefits and ethos of a post‑16 college experience.
• Experience of working in a large, complex organisation.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous development and improvement.

Benefits

• 25 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time staff) plus bank holidays and college closure days with annual leave being taken flexibly during college closure periods.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On‑site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time.
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Free eye care vouchers.
• Free secure on‑site parking.
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare.
• Access to on‑site Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out).
• Weekly staff football.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Head of School Liaison, Transition and Progression role, then please click apply now! We love to hear from you!

Closing Date 12th December 2025.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.