Student Inclusion and Engagement Coordinator (Group Role)

Peterborough College; Stamford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave plus BHs

LGPS pension

On-site parking

Professional development sponsorship

Vivup benefits

Job summary

Peterborough College is seeking a proactive Student Inclusion and Engagement Coordinator to empower students and strengthen voice across the Stamford and Peterborough campuses. In this FTC 12-month role, you will coordinate student representatives, run engagement activities, and ensure feedback informs decisions.

You will work with curriculum teams, wellbeing, safeguarding and external partners to develop inclusive opportunities, monitor participation, and report on impact.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 or above in a relevant subject.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with student engagement, representation systems, democratic processes or Students' Union activities would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Student Representative system across Peterborough and Stamford campuses.
• Recruit, train and support Student Representatives and Student Union members.
• Organise student elections, forums, campaigns and engagement activities.
• Ensure student feedback is captured, escalated and influences decision-making.
• Coordinate student participation in surveys and consultation activities.
• Develop and deliver inclusion initiatives for disadvantaged and vulnerable student groups.
• Plan and support group-wide guest speakers, enrichment events and campaigns.
• Maintain student engagement communications, newsletters, digital platforms and social media content.
• Monitor participation levels and produce reports evaluating engagement activity.
• Work with curriculum, wellbeing, safeguarding, EDI and quality teams to enhance the student experience.

Skills

Student engagement

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Event coordination

Education

Level 3 or above qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Job profile for Student Inclusion and Engagement Coordinator (Group Role)

Student Inclusion and Engagement Coordinator (Group Role)

Job details

Salary £31,493.00

Contractual hours 37

Region East

Date posted 23/09/2026

Job reference REQ000722

Job description

Student Inclusion and Engagement Coordinator (Group Role)

Salary: £31,493.00 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Contract: FTC (12 months)

Contract Type: All year round

Location: Stamford

Closing Date: 7 th October 2026

Empower students to shape their college experience, create meaningful change, and build an inclusive community where every voice is heard.

In this busy and exciting role, you will champion student voice, inclusion and engagement across both the Peterborough and Stamford campuses. You will play a central role in ensuring students actively participate in shaping their educational experience, empowering student representatives and leaders to influence decision-making and drive positive change across the Group.

Working closely with students, curriculum teams, support services, senior leaders and external partners, you will coordinate a wide range of engagement activities, campaigns, enrichment opportunities and initiatives that promote participation, inclusion and belonging. You will also be responsible for strengthening communication channels, supporting democratic processes and ensuring student feedback leads to meaningful action.

This is a highly visible and rewarding role where you will help create an outstanding student experience by developing innovative approaches to engagement, supporting vulnerable and underrepresented learners, and ensuring every student has the opportunity to be heard and make a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the Student Representative system across Peterborough and Stamford campuses.
• Recruit, train and support Student Representatives and Student Union members.
• Organise student elections, forums, campaigns and engagement activities.
• Ensure student feedback is captured, escalated and influences decision-making.
• Coordinate student participation in surveys and consultation activities.
• Develop and deliver inclusion initiatives for disadvantaged and vulnerable student groups.
• Plan and support group-wide guest speakers, enrichment events and campaigns.
• Maintain student engagement communications, newsletters, digital platforms and social media content.
• Monitor participation levels and produce reports evaluating engagement activity.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum, wellbeing, safeguarding, EDI and quality teams to enhance the student experience.

What we're looking for:

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and student-focused professional who is passionate about empowering young people and ensuring their voices are heard. You will have experience working with students or young people, delivering excellent customer service and coordinating projects, events or engagement activities.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be confident managing multiple priorities, handling sensitive information with discretion and working independently while contributing positively to a wider team.

You will be educated to Level 3 or above in a relevant subject and have strong IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications. Experience of student engagement, student representation systems, democratic processes or Students' Union activities would be advantageous, as would experience producing communications and using social media platforms to engage audiences.

IEG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.