Student Enrichment Officer

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 29 days

Hybrid working opportunities

On-site gym

Pension contributions 20.9%

Private healthcare

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

University College Birmingham is recruiting a Student Enrichment Officer to support FE students with activities that boost confidence, independence, communication and employability. The role focuses on inclusive enrichment, with particular attention to SEND and High Needs, removing barriers to participation and ensuring accessibility for the wider FE community.

You will work with colleagues to provide engaging opportunities, uphold safeguarding principles and contribute to a supportive learning

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting student enrichment programmes.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Help students participate in activities that develop confidence, independence, communication and employability.
• Identify and remove barriers to participation for SEND and High Needs students.
• Ensure enrichment is accessible to the wider FE student community.

Job description

Job Title: Student Enrichment Officer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £24,972 - £27,062 per annum pro rata of £28,031 - £30,378 per annum - SS3

Job type: Fixed Term until March 31 March 2027 (37 hours per week, over 40 weeks per year)

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

It's an exciting time to join University College Birmingham. As our Further Education provision grows, we are expanding the opportunities available to students beyond their main programme of study and strengthening our approach to inclusive enrichment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and values-driven Student Enrichment Officer to help students participate in activities that develop confidence, independence, communication, employability and preparation for adulthood.

You will give particular attention to students with SEND and High Needs, working with students and colleagues to identify and remove barriers to participation. You will also help ensure that enrichment is inclusive and accessible to the wider FE student community.

We are looking for someone with the right values, transferable experience and genuine enthusiasm for helping young people discover new interests and opportunities.

Who We're Looking For :

• Someone who believes every student should have access to wider opportunities
• An encouraging, patient and approachable communicator
• Able to build positive relationships with young people
• Organised, reliable and willing to take responsibility for practical tasks
• Comfortable working collaboratively and following agreed guidance
• Curious, creative and willing to contribute ideas
• Able to recognise when advice or specialist support is required
• Committed to learning about inclusive practice

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave 29 days' paid leave per year
• 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government/ Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Friday 25 September 2026.

Interview Date - TBC.

Candidates with experience of; Student Enrichment Officer, Student Engagement Officer, Student Engagement Coordinator, Student Activities Officer, Student Activities Coordinator, Student Experience Officer, Student Experience Coordinator, Student Support Officer, Student Support Coordinator, Student Development Officer, Student Development Coordinator, Student Success Officer, Student Success Coordinator, may also be considered for this role.