Student Experience Officer - Enrichment (20 hours TTO + 4)

Overview Hopwood Hall College is dedicated to creating a vibrant and engaging environment for our students. We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Student Experience Officer to join our expanding team and make a lasting impact on our students' journey. In this role you will enrich the lives of learners by designing and implementing a variety of activities and programmes that enhance student life and contribute to a positive college experience. Key Responsibilities * Develop, coordinate and supervise a calendar of cross‑college events to raise aspirations and enrich the student experience. * Plan a range of activities throughout the learner journey (enrolment to progression), including 1:1 support, group work, workshops and events scheduled via a central calendar. * Collaboratively develop cross‑college programmes that develop interpersonal skills (focus weeks, learner voice events, focus groups, PACE sessions). * Review the impact of all activities to embed Gatsby Benchmarks and improve student experience, utilising the CDI framework and Compass evaluation tool. * Work with Curriculum Managers and Personal Development Tutors to monitor uptake of extracurricular activities (e.g., Duke of Edinburgh Award) and liaise with external partners. * Identify barriers to participation, safeguard and welfare concerns, and work with the Safeguarding and Welfare team to provide support. * Assist with general learner activities such as open evenings, enrolments and support wider college teams as required. * Undertake necessary training and continuing professional development for the role. * Perform other duties of a similar level of responsibility as required. Qualifications & Experience * Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience (e.g., A level). * GCSE English and Maths or equivalent. * Level 2 IT qualification or willingness to pursue one. * Level 3 Preparing to Teach qualification (preferred). * Previous work with young people or adults, able to interact positively with both. * High level competence in IT, including Microsoft applications and college systems. * Strong communication, negotiation and partnership skills. * Creative and innovative mindset, able to introduce new concepts, themes and fundraising activities. * Ability to keep and evaluate records and statistical data, and work towards targets across both campuses. * Team‑working and leadership abilities, capable of motivating participation in events. * Self‑motivated, well‑organised and able to manage own time and priorities independently. * Flexibility and willingness to try new ideas. * Experience coordinating Duke of Edinburgh awards and volunteering opportunities (desirable). * Experience and understanding of the Further Education sector (desirable). * Experience working with mixed ages, cultures and abilities (desirable). * Experience overseeing/ monitoring a budget and building costings for events (desirable). Benefits * Career average pension scheme * Free gym membership at Middleton Campus Sports Arena * Purchase loans for computers and bikes * Staff discount at the College's Riverside Salon, Sports Arena and Holiday Clubs * On‑site nursery (Rochdale Campus) * Credit union for savings, low‑cost loans and life assurance * Free on‑site parking * On‑site dog kennels (spaces not guaranteed) * Electric and hybrid car salary sacrifice scheme with charging points on site * Cycle to work scheme * Discounted public transport tickets * Generous holiday entitlement (Teaching staff: 53 days; Business Support staff: 28 days plus bank holidays) * Christmas/New Year closure and opportunity to buy additional holidays * Two health and wellbeing days per year * Subsidised bistro and refectory Equal Opportunity Statement We are a Further Education College and University Centre employing over 600 staff on our campuses in Rochdale and Middleton. We are a living wage employer, accredited Disability Confident Employer, and a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion statement ensures unfair discrimination does not occur in any part of our recruitment process. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and colleagues, and we expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. The college complies with Safer Recruitment guidance and all successful applicants are required to undergo a DBS check and other pre‑recruitment checks in line with our policy. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related exemption orders. #J-18808-Ljbffr