International Student Support Officer [Ref: WC4176]

Posting date:	12 March 2026
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	30 March 2026
Location:	Worthing, BN14 9FD
Company:	Vacancy Filler
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	MAR20266320

Summary

Worthing College, part of the Chichester College Group International Student Support Officer [Ref: WC4176] £26,431 - £26,972 per annum 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference to young people’s lives? Do you enjoy meeting students and supporting them to achieve their goals? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We have an exciting opportunity available for an International and Accommodation Student Support Officer to work within our busy International team across the Chichester College Group, predominantly being based at our Worthing College campus. Chichester College Group residential provision has been recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted Care Standards for the past 19 years and we are extremely proud of the high-quality accommodation and welfare provision we provide to our students. This role plays a key part in ensuring our international and accommodated students feel supported, safe and able to succeed during their time with us. This is a varied and rewarding role, where you will support our students with day-to-day enquiries, welfare and wellbeing concerns. You will work closely with the Accommodation team, Pastoral Support Tutors and the wider college team to ensure students receive the support they need throughout their time with us. We are looking for a highly motivated and approachable individual who enjoys working with young people and building positive relationships. The role offers the opportunity to work independently, take ownership of the role and shape how you support students on a day-to-day basis, whilst being part of a wider supportive and collaborative team. You will need to be confident in managing your own workload, responding proactively to student needs and liaising with staff, parents, agents and host providers. During the summer months you will relocate to our Chichester Campus to support the team with our busy international summer school. You will have previous experience working in a customer focused or student support environment. You will have strong communication and organisational skills, be comfortable using Microsoft Office and be able to manage a range of administration and pastoral responsibilities. The role will require you to travel out to other campuses across the College Group. Our Staff Benefits:We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 15% of your actual pensionable pay.25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff. Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. Set in a fantastic 18-acre parkland campus, Worthing College provides a friendly and supportive environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. We actively encourage applications from those seeking, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG. Closing date: 30 March 2026Interview date: 15 April 2026 You will be asked to upload a CV before starting an application form for this role. The system will take information such as education and employment history from your CV and auto-populate the relevant parts of the application form to save you time. For the best results, we recommend your CV is formatted without columns or tables. Please check the auto-populated information for accuracy. Please note that your CV will not be seen by Recruiting Managers so please ensure your application form is fully completed. Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. For further information about applying for a role at Chichester College Group, please visit Information For Applicants | Chichester College Group Follow ‘Chichester College Group Careers’ on Facebook for updates on the latest career opportunities. The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are an equal opportunities employer.