Student Engagement Coach

Here at Bournemouth & Poole College, we are looking to recruit aStudent Engagement Coach a part-time, permanent basis. In return,you will receive a competitive salary of £19,527 per annum.

At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College’s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work.  You will be employed through Southern Educational Professional Services Ltd; a subsidiary of the College.

The Role:

As our Student Engagement Coach, you will further develop and implement the college Student Voice and Representation structures. You will work with curriculum, support staff and students to ensure Student Voice and Representation is student led and meaningful for students

Responsibilities as our Student Engagement Coach:

• Supporting with the planning and promotion of all Students’ Union activities and events across The College in conjunction with the wider Student Inclusion and Support teams.
• Being responsible for the roll out of Student Voice and Representation across the college, supporting to ensure that all Student Executives and Student Reps are trained, supported and have all the skills to achieve in their role.
• Running fair elections in line with the BPCSU Constitution. Assist with training and support Student Exec member’s development.
• Organising meetings between sites for Student Exec Team and completing administration duties; creating all documents and taking minutes.
• To be based within the social spaces of the Students’ Union, across all sites, and ensuring that all aspects of Health and Safety and behavior are maintained at all times. Ensuring these spaces are vibrant and engaging for our students.
• Working with all staff within the Student Inclusion and Support Directorate to ensure that visibility and promotion of the Students’ Union and Student Engagement is clear and well embedded throughout The College.

As our Student Engagement Coach, you’llideally have:

• Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths
• Experience of leading a project with staff and or students.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications
• Highly developed communication skills both on an individual basis and in group settings.
• The ability to work independently and meet engagement targets

 Benefits you will receive:

You will receive excellent benefits and a competitive salary:

• 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30.5 after 5 years' service
• up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period
• Free parking at all of our college sites (where spaces are available)
• Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers
• Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme

Closing date: 09/01/2025

We reserve the right to close this post early if there is a high level of applicants.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Student Engagement Coach role,then please click ‘apply’ now!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.