Student Engagement Coordinator

Student Engagement Coordinator

Location: Bedfordshire – Central Bedfordshire College and Bedford College Campuses

Salary/Benefits: £24,720 – £29,870 per annum (Pro‑Rata) depending on experience and qualifications. Includes People’s pension, retail and leisure discounts, professional and personal development opportunities, and access to college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 38 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time

This is a UK-based contract and you must have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

We are currently seeking two Student Engagement Coordinators to join our Student Services department at The Bedford College Group.

Please state which campus you are applying for in your application personal statement.

• Team Coordination & Oversight – Support the day‑to‑day operations of the Student Engagement Officer team, working closely with Participation & Development managers to ensure consistent delivery across campuses.
• Student Conduct & Support – Promote positive behaviour, supervise social spaces, address , and provide direct support to students regarding conduct and engagement.
• Event & Programme Delivery – Assist in organising student events, workshops, and enrichment activities that foster personal growth, responsibility, and college community involvement.
• Collaboration & Communication – Liaise with curriculum, estates, safeguarding, and wellbeing teams to address student needs and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Compliance & Development – Maintain accurate records, uphold safeguarding and EDI policies, and engage in ongoing professional development to support departmental KPIs.

• Qualifications & Training – Level 2 in English and Maths required; enhanced DBS clearance;
  First Aid trained or willing to train; open to gaining a recognised professional qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 4 in youth work or similar).
• Experience & Knowledge – Experience working with 16–24‑year-olds in education or youth settings; confident in behaviour management, signposting for support, and understanding barriers to learning.
• Skills & Competencies – Strong communication, organisation, and IT skills; able to motivate and challenge students constructively, maintain accurate records, and manage incidents calmly.
• Professional Attributes – Empathetic, student‑centred, and inclusive; maintains professional boundaries, contributes to team goals, and supports colleagues under pressure.
• Flexibility & Commitment – Willing to work evenings/weekends, travel across campuses, represent the college externally, and engage in continuous professional development.

Interviews to be held: 21 November 2025

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year. Today, the Group consists of Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;
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