Head of Personal Development and Enrichment (on-site)
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,337 to £51,081 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Suffolk New College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Head of Personal Development and Enrichment (on-site) |
Summary
Head of Personal Development and Enrichment (on-site)
35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (includes some teaching hours)
Salary within the range of £44,337 to £51,081 per annum
*Bar at salary point 2 & 4. Progression beyond the bar requires an application process against eligibility criteria
**Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process
This is an exciting opportunity to join the management team at Suffolk New College and play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the strategic and operational direction of our Personal Development and Enrichment offer across all campuses.
Working in close partnership with the Director of Quality, Teaching Development and Student Progress, you will lead and inspire the Progress Tutor team to deliver an outstanding programme that enables students to develop the skills, confidence and wider personal attributes they need to thrive.
You will therefore need to be able to demonstrate:
-Excellent people management and staff development skills, with the ability to motivate, support and challenge teams to achieve high standards.
-Expertise in personal development, enrichment and wider skills education, alongside substantial experience of working with young people in an educational or youth-focused setting.
-Ability to build, maintain and develop sustainable relationships with employers, community partners and external agencies to enhance the student experience.
-Creative and innovative approaches that contribute to an exceptional personal development and enrichment offer, leading to strong student engagement and positive outcomes.
You will also be required to undertake some teaching hours, therefore, you should be able to demonstrate proven teaching expertise associated with the role.
You should also hold a relevant degree or professional qualification, maths and English at level 2 or equivalent alongside a teaching qualification at level 5.
Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site and you will be required to work at and travel between campuses for this role.
At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.
Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026 at 12:00 Midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 10th February 2026
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.
The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.
The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.
Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.
35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (includes some teaching hours)
Salary within the range of £44,337 to £51,081 per annum
*Bar at salary point 2 & 4. Progression beyond the bar requires an application process against eligibility criteria
**Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process
This is an exciting opportunity to join the management team at Suffolk New College and play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the strategic and operational direction of our Personal Development and Enrichment offer across all campuses.
Working in close partnership with the Director of Quality, Teaching Development and Student Progress, you will lead and inspire the Progress Tutor team to deliver an outstanding programme that enables students to develop the skills, confidence and wider personal attributes they need to thrive.
You will therefore need to be able to demonstrate:
-Excellent people management and staff development skills, with the ability to motivate, support and challenge teams to achieve high standards.
-Expertise in personal development, enrichment and wider skills education, alongside substantial experience of working with young people in an educational or youth-focused setting.
-Ability to build, maintain and develop sustainable relationships with employers, community partners and external agencies to enhance the student experience.
-Creative and innovative approaches that contribute to an exceptional personal development and enrichment offer, leading to strong student engagement and positive outcomes.
You will also be required to undertake some teaching hours, therefore, you should be able to demonstrate proven teaching expertise associated with the role.
You should also hold a relevant degree or professional qualification, maths and English at level 2 or equivalent alongside a teaching qualification at level 5.
Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site and you will be required to work at and travel between campuses for this role.
At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.
Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026 at 12:00 Midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 10th February 2026
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.
The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.
The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.
Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.
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