Student Engagement Officer

Location:

Northamptonshire

Salary:
Between £23,557 and £26,754 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications

Expires: 05/04/2026 23:59

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Student Engagement Officer – Ongoing Recruitment

Tresham College – Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough Campuses

Salary is between £23,557 and £26,754 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

37 hours per week – 36 weeks per year

Permanent – Term Time

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 Student Engagement Officers to join our Student Services department at The Bedford College Group.

• Promoting Positive Behaviour – Actively encourage respectful conduct and college values across campus, challenging inappropriate behaviour and supporting high standards of engagement.
• Student Support & Supervision – Monitor social spaces, , and student presence; offer direct advice and refer students to appropriate support when needed.
• Collaboration & Communication – Work closely with curriculum, estates, safeguarding, and development teams to address behaviour concerns and enhance the student experience.
• Enrichment & Development – Contribute to enrichment activities that promote personal growth, behaviour, and attitudes, while supporting wider team initiatives and events.
• Compliance & Professionalism – Maintain accurate records, uphold safeguarding, EDI, and health & safety policies, and engage in ongoing professional development.

• Qualifications & Training – Level 2 in English and Maths required; enhanced DBS clearance; willingness to undertake First Aid and a recognised professional qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 4 in youth work or teaching).
• Experience & Knowledge – Experience working with 16–24-year-olds in education or youth settings; understanding of behaviour management, safeguarding, and barriers to learning.
• Skills & Attributes – Empathetic, non-judgemental, and motivational with strong interpersonal, communication, and IT skills; able to maintain accurate records and professional boundaries.
• Teamwork & Flexibility – Collaborative, dependable, and adaptable; willing to work evenings/weekends and support cross-departmental initiatives and events.
• Commitment & Professionalism – Passionate about student success, equality, and inclusion; contributes to team goals, shares knowledge, and engages in ongoing professional development.

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

Interviews to be held: TBC – Ongoing

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 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…