Student Liaison Officer

Wigan & Leigh College; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Student Liaison Officer to provide pastoral support and guidance to students. The role involves monitoring attendance and wellbeing, liaising with parents and tutors, and organizing enrichment activities. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, has strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for helping young people succeed. This full-time position is term-time only and offers various benefits including health support and flexible working.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working

Discounts on travel and gym memberships

Pension schemes

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong ability to provide pastoral support, advice, and guidance to students.
• Experience in monitoring attendance and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to students.
• Monitor student attendance and wellbeing.
• Liaise with parents and Personal Tutors.
• Support students throughout their learner journey.
• Promote drop-in sessions and skills development.
• Organise enrichment events across departments.

Skills

Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

Ability to relate well to young people

Dynamic, dedicated, enthusiastic, and driven

Job description

Student Liaison Officer

Employment type: Full time
Schedule: Term Time

Overview

This is a brilliant opportunity to join our expanding community of talented, committed and inspirational colleagues. Working in a dynamic, values‑led organisation, this role is for those who are passionate about development and innovation within a lively college community.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support, advice and guidance to students.
• Monitor attendance and wellbeing.
• Liaise with parents and Personal Tutors to ensure students achieve the best outcome from their programme of study.
• Act as the go‑to person for students, supporting them throughout all stages of their learner journey.
• Promote drop‑in sessions and enrichment opportunities to develop a wide range of skills.
• Work across all departments and organise enrichment and cross‑college events.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate well to young people.
• Dynamic, dedicated, enthusiastic and driven.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing support.
• Flexible working.
• Discounts on travel, parking and gym memberships via Benefits Platform.
• Green Car Scheme, Medicash, personal development opportunities.
• Attractive pension schemes.

Additional Information

The College reserves the right to interview for this post and to bring forward the closing date if sufficient interest is received. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Employees will be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and further checks. A DBS check is required for this role, which will be undertaken by Protocol National Ltd/Esafeguarding Ltd on our behalf.