Student Experience and Activities Adviser
| Posting date: | 23 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,046.00 to £30,960.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 29046 - 30960 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2025 |
| Location: | Sim Balk Lane campus, YO23 2BB |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MAY20259930 |
Summary
Student Experience and Activities AdviserRef: 2425/158Hours: 37 hours per weekSalary: £29,046 to £30,960 per annum. Plus, generous benefits, including: • 45 days annual leave per year pro rata (including bank holidays and efficiency closures) • Generous Occupational Pension SchemeAbout the RoleYork College is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Student Experience and Activities Advisor to lead the planning and delivery of our student voice and enrichment programme. This dynamic role is responsible for championing learner involvement across all areas of study through student forums, Course Representatives, the Student Union, and other innovative feedback mechanisms. You will play a vital role in ensuring that student voice is diverse, inclusive and impactful, while also curating an engaging calendar of cultural events, campaigns and enrichment activities that contribute to learners’ personal development and overall college experience.About the PersonYou will be a passionate advocate for student engagement, with proven experience working with young people in a fast-paced educational setting. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as you will line manage a small team and work collaboratively with staff and students to drive positive change. The ideal candidate will be confident in planning events, analysing student feedback, and using creative approaches to reach a diverse learner body. A flexible, empathetic and resilient approach is key, along with a commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development.About the CollegeWe are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk Want to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Eleanor Bennett, Student Experience Manager, on 01904 770212 or email ebennett@yorkcollege.ac.uk.Important NoticesPlease see the attached document for Important Notices.Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise to check your junk/spam folder as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.Closing date: 5 June 2025 (9am)Interview date: 13 June 2025We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.