Student Liaison Officer

Wigan & Leigh College; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Wigan seeks a dedicated Student Liaison Officer to provide pastoral support and guidance to students. This full-time position involves enhancing student wellbeing and liaising with parents and tutors. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with a passion for fostering a nurturing college environment. The role offers an energetic working atmosphere and various benefits, including flexible working and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working

Discounts on travel

Gym memberships

Green Car Scheme

Personal development opportunities

Attractive pension schemes

Qualifications

• Great organisational skills to manage student support effectively.
• Interpersonal skills to connect with students and parents.
• Enthusiasm and dedication for contributing positively to a college environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer pastoral support, advice, and guidance to students.
• Monitor attendance and wellbeing of students.
• Liaise with parents and Personal Tutors to promote student success.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to relate to young people

Passion for development

Enthusiasm

Job description

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 offer a range of benefits, including health and wellbeing support, flexible working, discounts on travel, parking and gym memberships through our exciting Benefits Platform, Green Car Scheme, Medicash, personal development opportunities and attractive pension schemes.

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 successful candidate will have great excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to relate well to young people. The post holder will be one of being the go-to people person for our students and support our students in all areas of their learner journey.

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 to 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.

This role can be at any of our sites at Wigan and Leigh College.

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.