Student Engagement Officer

Reeson Education; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeson Education is seeking a proactive Student Engagement Officer for a specialist SEND college in Kingston upon Thames to lead enrichment activities, student voice initiatives and community partnerships. The role focuses on shaping student life and building connections with local employers and organisations in Kingston upon Thames.

You will drive an enrichment programme, organise events and trips, recruit Student Ambassadors, and help grow an alumni network.

Qualifications

• Experience in student engagement or SEND preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship building.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Leading the college's enrichment and student engagement programme
• Organising activities, events and residential trips
• Championing student voice through Student Union initiatives and learner forums
• Recruiting and supporting Student Ambassadors
• Building an alumni network
• Collaborating with Marketing to promote student life
• Developing partnerships with local businesses, charities and organisations in Kingston upon Thames
• Creating opportunities that connect students with the wider Kingston upon Thames community

Skills

Creative

Organised

Autonomy

Communication

Community liaison

Job description

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for young people and building strong community connections?

A specialist SEND college in Kingston upon Thames is looking for a proactive and creative Student Engagement Officer to join its growing team.

This exciting Student Engagement Officer role in Kingston upon Thames offers the opportunity to shape student life through enrichment activities, student voice initiatives, community partnerships and college events. If you're someone who enjoys taking ownership of projects, building relationships and making a lasting impact, this could be the perfect opportunity.

The Student Engagement Officer Role

As a Student Engagement Officer, you'll have the autonomy to develop exciting opportunities that encourage students to participate, develop confidence and engage with college life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the college's enrichment and student engagement programme
• Organising activities, events and residential trips
• Championing student voice through Student Union initiatives and learner forums
• Recruiting and supporting Student Ambassadors
• Building an alumni network
• Working alongside the Marketing Team to promote student life
• Developing partnerships with local businesses, charities and organisations across Kingston upon Thames
• Creating opportunities that connect students with the wider Kingston upon Thames community

What We're Looking For

The successful Student Engagement Officer will be:

• Creative, organised and highly motivated
• Confident working independently with a high level of autonomy
• Passionate about improving opportunities for young adults with SEND
• An excellent communicator who enjoys building relationships
• Familiar with the Kingston upon Thames area and enthusiastic about developing links with local employers, businesses and community organisations
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and bringing new ideas to life

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous, as the Student Engagement Officer will regularly engage with organisations across Kingston upon Thames and surrounding areas. However, this is not essential.

Why Join Us?

This isn't a traditional office-based role.

As a Student Engagement Officer, you'll have the freedom to introduce new ideas, shape the student experience and become a key ambassador for the college within Kingston upon Thames.

You’ll enjoy genuine autonomy, a varied workload and the opportunity to build meaningful partnerships that have a lasting impact on students and the wider Kingston upon Thames community.