Student Engagement Officer. Job in Salisbury Education & Training Jobs

IRIS Recruitment; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational provider in Salisbury is seeking a Student Engagement Officer to enhance the student experience through innovative engagement initiatives. The role involves collaboration with students, advocacy, and support for student leaders. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and experience in event coordination, along with a passion for student welfare. This part-time position offers competitive benefits including annual leave and pension enrollment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days pro rata annual leave

Automatic enrolment into Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts with retailers

Free onsite car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating events or managing student groups.
• Strong analytical skills for managing feedback and action plans.
• Exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead student engagement events and activities.
• Act as a student advocate, ensuring their voices are heard.
• Gather and analyze feedback from students for actionable insights.
• Support the recruitment and development of student leaders.
• Promote student-led clubs, societies, and activities.

Skills

Dedication to student welfare

Creative energy

Organisational skills

Interpersonal abilities

Event coordination experience

Job description

Overview

Student Engagement Officer – Salisbury

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire

Salary: £11,478 rising to £11,719 per annum (Full time equivalent £24,331 - £24,841 per annum) (Professional Services Grade 4 & 4a)

Job Type: Permanent, Part Time 20 hours per week, Term time only 36 +2 weeks per year

Closing Date: 24th September 2025

About Us:

Our client plays a vital role in Wiltshire's economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, and agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

The Role

Student Engagement Officer - The Role:

As a Student Engagement Officer, you will play a key role in shaping and enhancing the student experience. You will be the driving force behind student-focused initiatives, fostering a supportive and enriching environment where students can excel both academically and personally.

This is more than just a job - it's a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion Student Engagement: Collaborate with the Student Alliance and wider student body to design and lead events, initiatives, and activities that enrich college life.
• Voice of the Students: Act as a student advocate in meetings and committees, ensuring their views and ideas are heard at all levels.
• Action from Insights: Gather and analyse student feedback using surveys, focus groups, and other tools. Turn insights into actionable plans, delivering impactful changes and presenting findings to senior leadership.
• Empower Student Leaders: Support the recruitment, training, and development of Student Alliance members and student governors. Facilitate alliance meetings and ensure key issues are identified and addressed.
• Build a Vibrant Community: Promote and assist in the growth of student-led clubs, societies, sports, and social activities.

Student Engagement Officer – You

We are looking for someone with:

• A dedication to student welfare and enhancing their college experience.
• Creative energy paired with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills for managing feedback, action plans, and reporting.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate with students, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Experience in coordinating events, managing student groups, or similar roles.

If you are ready to make a positive impact on young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 30 days, pro rata annual leave for Professional Service Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking

Application Process

Our client follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Diversity and Inclusion

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

How to Apply

To submit your application for this exciting Student Engagement Officer opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.

PLEASE NOTE:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing date: 24th September

Shortlist date - 25th September

Interview date: TBC