Student Relations Officer

Term Time - 38 weeks per year

The School of Enterprise and Employability offers a wide range of study programmes and apprenticeship opportunities to both 16-18 and 19+ learners. Our course offers Level 1 Personal Social Development, Level 2 Enterprise and Employability and Level 1 and Level 2 Creative Craft, for learners who are looking to develop employability skills for next steps such as; further education, employment or apprenticeships. 

Do you want to inspire and support young people to be their best? Do you have a passion for helping students thrive? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Student Relations Officer to join our team in the Enterprise and Employability Department. 

Join us to make a real difference to young lives! We offer a friendly, supportive environment where you can develop your skills and career. If you have the passion and drive to motivate students, apply today.

What You Will Do

• Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment on campus for students and promote positive relationships and communications between all members of the college community.
• Model and promote positive behaviours and communications, restoratively challenging and supporting students to engage respectfully with each other, with staff and visitors to college.
• Motivate and engage students to fully participate in their courses and college life including great attendance and punctuality and engage students in department activities which motivate and support their personal development.
• Promote a culture of preventative safeguarding and positive wellbeing, responding to sensitive situations including safeguarding, welfare and other pastoral matters providing information and signposting students to relevant support services.
• Ensure staff and student safety and security is at the forefront at all times and appropriate action taken as and when incidents occur.
• Be an upstander and uphold the values of the Enterprise & Employability Department promoting the student charter and be a safe contact for students to engage students in student voice, enrichment, social action and leadership opportunities.

About You

• English and maths at level 2 or a willingness to work towards.
• Level 2 Safeguarding or willingness to work towards.
• Experience of working with young people in an education or community setting
• Experience of motivating and inspiring young people 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Ability to engage and enthuse young people.
• Able to remain calm and measured when dealing with difficult situations. Be resilient.
• Able to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
• Be organised and able to prioritise. 

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
• Support Staff 39 days
• Academic 44 days
• Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent 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.
• 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

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. 

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

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.