School Liaison Officer

We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates as and when we receive applications, therefore please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close before the end date advertised.

We are looking for a School Liaison Officer for our team at Harrogate College. This role will be primarily based at Harrogate College, although you will be required to attend team meetings at Leeds City College once a week, and may be required at our other colleges as needed.

The School Liaison team works with prospective students at primary and secondary schools to promote the college offer. Your role will include engaging and inspiring students across various age groups through activities and events. You will build strong relationships with key stakeholders at schools to support student recruitment.

We are a friendly and supportive team who love making a difference to young people’s lives. It is heartwarming to see young people we have inspired progressing in their chosen learning to achieve their future goals and knowing we were a part of their journey.

 We offer a generous support package which includes 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and additional time off between the Christmas and New Year. We offer a generous pension scheme with the employer contributing up to 17.3% plus other great benefits. We are able to offer hybrid working with up to 2 days working at home and time off in lieu.

What You Will Do

• You will work with school students (primary and secondary) at school and college events to promote the opportunities we can offer as a Group.
• Plan, organise, and attend events, both virtual and face-to-face, such as assemblies, career fairs, parents’ evenings, and college open days, to promote our Group learning opportunities.
• Liaise regularly with school staff to support them with post 16 option events, student applications and provide them with any data they require.
• Meet the recruitment targets and use reports and data to understand group priorities.
• The role includes travel across the North and West Yorkshire region, evening work, and occasional weekends.
• This role does require some element of lone working.
• Willingness to work towards a L3 Information, Advice & Guidance qualification.

About You

• Previous experience of working with Children/Young People to deliver creative and engaging activities or events.
• Previous experience of working with schools, parents and external support agencies.
• Must have a good level of general education with literacy and numeracy at level 2 or above or a willingness to gain this.
• Must be confident in using Microsoft Office and Google applications
• Good organisational, planning and administrative skills.
• Must be confident in doing public speaking and able to adapt your approach depending on the target audience.
• Able to work positively & effectively as a member of a team and on own initiative.
• Must be able to drive and have access to a car (mileage will be paid).

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 bioeconomy, 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.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.