Student Engagement Officer

Student Engagement Officer - Ongoing Recruitment Role: Student Engagement Officer – Ongoing Recruitment Location: Tresham College – Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough Campuses Salary/Benefits: £23,557 – £25,849 per annum (Pro‑Rata) with pension, discounts and professional development opportunities. Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 38 weeks per year Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time About The Role Student Engagement Officers work within our Student Services department to support and engage students across campus, promoting positive behaviour and ensuring a supportive learning environment. Promoting Positive Behaviour – Actively encourage respectful conduct and college values, challenging inappropriate behaviour and supporting high standards of engagement. Student Support & Supervision – Monitor social spaces, ID compliance 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. About You 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, motivational with strong interpersonal, communication and IT skills; able to maintain accurate records and professional boundaries. Teamwork & Flexibility – Collaborative, dependable, adaptable; willing to work evenings and 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 Organisational Vision Values Valuing Teamwork – One team working together to achieve great things, respecting opinions and valuing each contribution. Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others. Student Centred – Placing students at the core of decision‑making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences. Inclusive – Celebrating differences and diversity, recognising we can learn from each other. Open and Caring – Caring for the wellbeing of staff, students, community and wider society, building trust and support. Nurturing Education Excellence – Delivering programmes that challenge students to achieve ambitions. The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates barred from working with children are reminded that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post. #J-18808-Ljbffr