Salary: £24,972 - £27,062 per annum pro rata of £28,031 – £30,378 per annum
- Contractual hours: 37
- Basis: Full Time
- Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/
It’s an exciting time to join University College Birmingham. As our Further Education provision grows, we are expanding the opportunities available to students beyond their main programme of study and strengthening our approach to inclusive enrichment.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and values-driven Student Enrichment Officer to help students participate in activities that develop confidence, independence, communication, employability and preparation for adulthood.
You will give particular attention to students with SEND and High Needs, working with students and colleagues to identify and remove barriers to participation. You will also help ensure that enrichment is inclusive and accessible to the wider FE student community.
We are looking for someone with the right values, transferable experience and genuine enthusiasm for helping young people discover new interests and opportunities.
Who We’re Looking For
- Someone who believes every student should have access to wider opportunities
- An encouraging, patient and approachable communicator
- Able to build positive relationships with young people
- Organised, reliable and willing to take responsibility for practical tasks
- Comfortable working collaboratively and following agreed guidance
- Curious, creative and willing to contribute ideas
- Able to recognise when advice or specialist support is required
- Committed to learning about inclusive practice
Please note that this role is fixed term until 31 March 2027 (37 hours per week, over 40 weeks per year)
Standard Information
UCB is an equal opportunities employer.
University College Birmingham is proud to be TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating
UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award.
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