Student Opportunities Coordinator (LUM115/224) Harrogate
Job description
About the Role Harrogate College are recruiting for a Student Opportunities Coordinator to join the Pastoral team. This role will work as part of the pastoral team to plan and lead activities for students in college outside of their lessons. You will work across the college with students from all technical areas to run clubs, societies and events that support our students to develop the skills and behaviours to progress into higher study or work. What You Will Do Develop a wide range of enrichment and leadership activities and events where students will have fun and develop skills to support their achievement and progression. Build capacity on campuses by engaging student leaders, volunteers and external agencies to deliver a planned programme relevant to the student cohort. Create partnerships between curriculum departments, campuses and external sports and opportunity providers and identify additional sources of funding or support to enhance delivery. Co-ordinate initiatives to promote healthy lifestyles, including increase participation in sport and enrichment activities across campuses and engage the most inactive students. Promote active citizenship, equality, diversity and inclusion and restorative working through engagement programmes and campaigns. About You You will enjoy working with young people, with the ability to inspire, lead and develop effective and respectful relationships with and between students, college staff and external partners. A passion for bringing out the best in others and collaborate in a range of contexts You will be flexible to deal with the unexpected with a solutions focused approach Benefits There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few: Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff). Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service) Academic 37 days Senior Management 37 days Generous Pension schemes Teachers' Pension Scheme Local Government Pension Scheme Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes. Harrogate Campus also has free onsite parking for all staff. Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days Employee wellbeing initiatives Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements About Us Harrogate College has excellent facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. We are working towards becoming a recognised centre of green excellence which is supported through our sustainability pledge to become a net zero college by 2035. We have recently been awarded £16m of government funding to transform our campus. The energy-efficient new building will include a workshop unit that provides large scale facilities aligned to industry needs including advanced manufacturing, low carbon construction, retrofit, sustainable energy and bio-economy, health science and hospitality. This will complement the college's existing tech centre which is home to its motor vehicle, electrical, joinery and welding workshops. Choosing to work for Harrogate College means that you will be part of a nurturing, inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Harrogate College. £25,508 to £27,018 pa Jobs.ac.uk
