Student Liaison Officer

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

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution is seeking a dedicated Student Liaison Officer to provide pastoral support, monitor attendance, and promote student welfare across its sites. The role involves organizing enrichment opportunities and collaborating across departments to enhance the student experience. This is a full-time position with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Join a passionate team in a fast-paced college community that values innovation and development.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working

Discounts on travel

Discounts on gym memberships

Green Car Scheme

Attractive pension schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of students.
• Willingness to work across multiple college sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support and guidance to students.
• Monitor student attendance and wellbeing.
• Promote enrichment opportunities for skill development.
• Organize cross-college events with colleagues.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Dynamic attitude

Ability to relate to young people

Job description

Overview

Student Liaison Officer — Full time (Mat Cover). 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.

We are looking for a dynamic, dedicated, enthusiastic and driven member of staff to join our Head of Studies Team in the essential forward facing role of Student Liaison Officer. The post holder will offer pastoral support, advice and guidance to students, monitor attendance and wellbeing and liaise with parents and Personal Tutors to ensure students achieve the best outcome from their programme of study. The post holder will be one of the go-to people for our students and support our students in all areas of their learner journey. The role can be at any of our sites at Wigan and Leigh College.

You will thrive on working in a fast paced and energetic environment and will strive to ensure the very best outcomes for our students. You will embrace a culture of kindness, respect and ambition whilst helping to promote drop in sessions and enrichment opportunities which will help students develop a wide range of skills as they progress throughout their time at college. You will be an integral part of a team who work across all departments of the College and responsible for a range of exciting enrichment and cross-college events throughout the academic year.

The College reserves the right to interview for this post should we receive suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

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, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. To comply with legislation, you are required to obtain a DBS check for your role. We will be asking Protocol National Ltd/Esafeguarding Ltd to undertake this process on our behalf.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest. Please note most roles advertised on AoC Jobs are posted directly by the college or employing organisation and are not being handled by the AoC Recruitment Team. If you would like to hear about interim and/or permanent roles being handled by AoC Recruitment, please send your CV to the provided contact and one of the team will be in touch.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support, guidance and advice to students.
• Monitor student attendance and wellbeing; liaise with parents and Personal Tutors.
• Promote drop-in sessions and enrichment opportunities to develop student skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to organise enrichment and cross-college events.
• Support delivery across all college sites (Wigan and Leigh College).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills; ability to relate well to young people.
• Dynamic, dedicated and driven attitude; able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people; DBS check and compliant with statutory guidance.
• Willingness to work across multiple sites and adapt to enrichment activities throughout the academic year.

Benefits

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

Notes

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