About the Role
Join Our Student Enrichment Team!
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, youth-focused professional to join Leicester College’s Student Enrichment Team as a Student Enrichment Officer. We are looking for someone who can connect, inspire, and empower young people through positive engagement and creative enrichment.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to build professional relationships based on trust and mutual respect, and a passion for supporting young people to reach their potential. You will actively encourage student voice, empowerment, and participation, helping learners to play an active role in shaping their college experience.
This role involves using informal education and enrichment activities to develop students’ confidence, wellbeing, and personal and social development, while also contributing to student retention and overall success. You will also support the Student Union and Course Representatives to promote leadership, participation, and positive change across the College community. You will design youth-centred workshops, run college events, and support student wellbeing and voice beyond the classroom.
The ideal candidate will have:
Qualifications: Level 3 educated; Level 2 in Maths, English, and IT. Level 2 in Youth Work Principles (or equivalent experience).
Experience: Proven background in youth/community work or 16+ education, with experience running group workshops.
Skills: Strong communication, basic counselling/advocacy skills, and ability to manage challenging behaviours restorative.
Flexibility: Mobile across campuses with occasional out-of-hours flexibility.
Level 3 Youth Work/Counselling qualifications, First Aid, or Minibus license are desirable.
Have experience working with young people and building positive, supportive relationships.
Demonstrate knowledge and some experience in supporting mental health and wellbeing in young people.
For more details, please take a look at the role description. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure that is considered satisfactory by the College. If you are appointed you must reimburse the College of the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The cost will automatically be deducted from your first salary payment. You are also required to subscribe to and pay for the on line DBS Update Service.