Inclusion & Development Coordinator

Bedford Campus, Cauldwell Street

Salary is between £25,585 and £30,915 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays,People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

37hrs per week|40 weeks per year

Term-time | permanent

This is a UK based contract
, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK
. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

We are currently seeking an Inclusion and Development Coordinator to join our Health, Social Care & Childcare at The Bedford College Group.

As an Inclusion and Development Coordinator, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Learner Support & Engagement - Coordinate targeted support for students, helping to address barriers to attendance, engagement and achievement through tailored interventions and wellbeing initiatives.
• Wellbeing, Safeguarding & Inclusion - Support vulnerable learners, promote wellbeing and resilience, coordinate referrals and support plans, and ensure safeguarding, equality and inclusion are embedded in all aspects of learner support.
• Collaboration & Student Advocacy - Work closely with curriculum teams, parents/carers, central services and external partners to provide effective support, advocate for learners, and encourage participation in student voice and enrichment activities.
• Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance - Maintain accurate intervention records, monitor learner progress and support outcomes, produce reports on learner needs and trends, and contribute to audits and quality improvement activities.
• Professional Development & College Contribution - Support college-wide events, participate in training and continuous professional development, uphold college values, and contribute to initiatives that enhance learner success, progression and personal development.

• Qualifications & Student Support Experience - Educated to at least Level 3 with GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent), alongside experience in student support, advice and guidance, mentoring, coaching, or learner development environments.
• Safeguarding, Wellbeing & Inclusion Knowledge - Strong understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, confidentiality, and the ability to support vulnerable learners while promoting positive wellbeing and engagement.
• Communication & Relationship Building - Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-management skills, with the ability to provide guidance, motivate learners, engage stakeholders, and build effective professional partnerships.
• Organisation, IT & Decision-Making Skills - Strong organisational, analytical, project management and IT skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, maintain accurate records, make informed decisions, and manage competing demands effectively.
• Professionalism & Adaptability - Demonstrates resilience, discretion, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous development, with the flexibility to work across campuses, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with young people.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

• 20/10/2026

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• 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…