Student Engagement Officer

London South East Colleges Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

London South East Colleges Group in London is seeking an energetic individual to work with students, helping them to access and engage in extra-curricular activities and personal development. You will design and coordinate opportunities for volunteering, fundraising and social action within the community, while fostering motivation and strong interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will be interested in youth work and behaviour management, with the aim of inspiring learners to participate,

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience or interest in youth work and behaviour management.
• Ability to motivate and inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Support students to access extra-curricular activities.
• Develop and coordinate volunteering, fundraising and social action projects.
• Encourage participation and development while at college.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Motivation & leadership

Behaviour management

Youth work interest

Job description

Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!

The Role

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person to work with our students in different ways to support them not only to complete and achieve but also to get involved and develop themselves while they are with us. The suitable candidate will be confident in supporting young people to access extra-curricular activities.

You will develop and coordinate opportunities for students to volunteer, fundraise and be active citizens in their community through social action projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience of, or be interested in, youth work and behaviour management. To be successful in this role, you'll need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to effectively motivate and inspire others.

The College

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is one of London's largest and most successful further education providers, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lambeth and around 1,000 staff. Each year, we support more than 13,000 students through a wide portfolio of vocational courses, apprenticeships and other programmes that are closely aligned to employer and industry need.

What brings people to work here, and keeps them here, is the sense of purpose. We exist to change lives through learning, and that ambition runs through everything we do. Our staff work with learners from all backgrounds, many of whom face significant barriers, and play a direct role in improving social mobility and life chances across south east London and beyond.

We are committed to developing our people. This includes high-quality professional development, leadership and management training, and clear opportunities for progression across the College and the wider Group. We encourage colleagues to develop their skills, share expertise and build long-term careers with us, supported by a culture that values collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement.

We invest heavily in our learning environments, with modern facilities and strong partnerships with employers, universities and local communities. This enables our staff to focus on what matters most: delivering high-quality education and training that equips learners with the skills, confidence and resilience to succeed in work and in life.

LSEC is part of the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also sponsors London South East Academies Trust. The Trust is a growing and successful Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey, Sussex and Lambeth. This gives colleagues the opportunity to work within a genuinely joined-up education system, spanning schools, colleges and higher education.

The Group has also recently established the Elevare Education Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and families across the region through targeted programmes and practical support. This reflects our wider civic mission and commitment to making a meaningful difference beyond our campuses.

With a combined turnover of around £130m and clear ambitions for growth and improvement, this is an organisation that is forward‑looking, values expertise and encourages people to contribute ideas and shape the future. There has rarely been a more interesting time to join us.