Student Engagement Officer

At Myerscough, our values drive us: we are passionate about education, collaborative in our approach, professional in everything we do, and committed to Fredie (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement).

About the role

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives? Do you have the energy and creativity to foster a vibrant and inclusive campus community? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you

Myerscough College is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience in a supportive and dynamic environment. Our commitment to student success goes beyond the classroom, and we strive to create a campus culture that encourages growth, engagement, and a sense of belonging.

As a Student Engagement Officer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the student experience at Myerscough. You will be responsible for developing and implementing programmes and activities that promote student involvement, leadership, and community. This is your chance to be a catalyst for change and to help students make the most of their college journey.

Why join us?

At Myerscough College and University Centre we have a nationally and internationally recognised Further Education, Higher Education, Adult Education and Apprenticeship provision. The Further Education provision is well established, the Higher Education provision has a well-recognised partnership with the University of Lancashire and the apprenticeship provision is operational nationally. We offer a rewarding and enjoyable working environment, where colleagues are inspired to make a positive difference to the educational experience and employability of our students. We are one of the top five largest land-based and sports colleges in the UK.

What We Offer:

We take care of our team just as we do our students. As an employee, you can enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
• Hassle free onsite parking at our Preston Campus.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to provide wellbeing support in moments of need.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

We are flexible working friendly and happy to discuss interest in flexible working.

Visit our website for the full list of excellent benefits our college offers.

Please note that as part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, our background screening checks include limited online searches. Online searches will only be undertaken in respect of the successful candidate, as a pre-conditional term of our job offer.

Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment background and safeguarding checks.

The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we want all our candidates to have a fair and equal opportunity to secure employment with us. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups: BAME applicants, disabled applicants, and LGBT+ applicants.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, due to a disability, then please speak with a member of the People team.

As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria.

Hours:

37 Hours per week, 42 weeks per year

Department:

Participation and Development

Location:

Myerscough College (Preston)

Salary:

£25,457 (full time equivalent), salary will be pro rata per annum relating to qualifications and experience plus holiday entitlement

Reference No:

SEO-412

Closing Date:

Thursday 4 December 2025