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Cross College Enrichment Officer

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Posting date: 26 April 2024
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 13 May 2024
Location: Lancashire
Company: Preston College
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 288665

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Summary

Preston College

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated and creative individual to join our college as a Cross College Enrichment Officer.

Working closely with curriculum teams you will develop, coordinate and promote a full range of activities and enrichment opportunities for our learners and members of the college community, as well as being an active member of the college Health & Wellbeing group.

You will add value to the learner experience, developing opportunities for learners that are fun, positive and enriching experiences; offering the best possible programme of activities, whilst supporting improved awareness across the diversity of all cohorts.

You will be a key contact for both staff and learners and will maintain a highly visible presence across both the curriculum areas and the campus; encouraging, supporting and leading by example to inspire a sense of responsibility and community in our learners and enhance their overall college experience in support of the College's core values.

If you feel that we are the College for you and that you are the person we require, we would welcome your application.

Preston College has a rich history, firmly grounded in the community, with foundations in providing technical education and skills for all. In a rapidly changing economy, where strong personal attributes and technical skills are in high demand, we continue to focus our curriculum on ensuring that our learners are best prepared for progression into higher level study or employment.

Preston College has a strong mission and vision, and we are clear in our strategic positioning in relation to education, employment and the impact that we have on the local and regional economy. The college mission is;

‘Making our learners the most employable, now and in the future’.

Preston College recognises that providing equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and promoting a culture of inclusion are vital to our success. We want our staff, students and stakeholders to reflect the diversity of the local and wider communities that we serve and influence. By facilitating a working, learning and social environment in which individuals can utilise their skills and talents, we aim to create a culture where everyone can reach their fullest potential. We ensure that equality is embedded in all of our activities, policies and decisions and we advertise our vacancies in various locations to target audiences from a variety of backgrounds

The Department of 14 to 19 curriculum, plays a vital role in the College’s ability to respond to local and regional business needs whilst serving the community we are so proudly a part of. The provision of a high quality support service across the College is therefore central to our success and we are looking for an exceptional candidate to have an opportunity to work as a full time Enrichment Officer in supporting us to achieve our future goal in developing high quality experiences for our learners.

Job Title: Cross College Enrichment Officer (Maternity cover until 31 July 2025)

Salary: Job Family Group 5, SCP 16 £23,195 to SCP 20 £24,610 per annum pro-rata, depending on qualifications and experience

FTE: 0.6 FTE

Hours: 22.2 hours Per week

The College recognises that enriching the learner experience by offering learners an enrichment programme that builds on promoting good mental health and builds essential life and social skills has positive impact on learner. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join our college as a 0.6 FTE Enrichment Officer. This post holder will develop and promote a broad range of enrichment opportunities for all learners and members of the college community and as an active member of the college Health & Wellbeing group, you will coordinate activities designed to enrich the learner experience, whilst supporting improved awareness across the diversity of all cohorts. If you feel that we are the College for you and that you are the person we require, we would welcome your application.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 13th May at 12.00noon

Interview Date: TBC

The successful candidate for this appointment will be required to apply for appropriate disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring service.





The closing date for applications to this role is 13/05/24.

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