Student experience manager - united kingdom, swindon, wiltshire

new college swindon have an exciting opportunity for a student experience manager to join the team.

location: swindon, wiltshire

salary: £32,495 - £36,379 pa

job type: full time, permanent

about us:

new college swindon has gone through an exciting time of change since the merger with swindon college to become one college. we are proud to showcase our successful £20m investment in the new institute of technology. the iot is an inclusive centre for technical qualifications, higher apprenticeships and training for key technical roles. these exciting developments will extend the career opportunities for both our students and staff. it’s a really great time to be joining us!

student experience manager - the role:

are you a teacher who has experience of delivering pshe looking for a change of career? have you got management experience?

we are looking for an experienced manager with passion and drive for quality of student experience during their time at college. you will facilitate exciting and original enrichment activities across the north star and queens drive campuses and ensure the provision of student financial support in accordance with all funding rules and regulations.

student experience manager - key responsibilities:

- lead learner voice activity including the student council and student task forces as well as supporting and overseeing the student union and nus activity

- lead the provision of enrichment activities ensuring there are ample opportunities for extracurricular activities to enhance the student experience at both of our campuses

- manage the cross college events and guest speakers that are coming in and due to happen making sure they are planned and delivered

- lead the student finance team ensuring financial support is provided to students in line with all funding rules and regulations, and opportunities to support students from bursaries are maximised

- act as cross-college lead for the tutorial provision, writing the central scheme of work each year and ensure that the resources are all planned and who can meet with the progress coaches regularly and make sure they are delivering what is planned

- work on the online tutorial programme and go through resources that are available by working with the elearning team and progress coaches to ensure this is set up on the vle.

student experience manager - you:

- minimum level 2 in maths and english (or equivalent)

- hold or be working towards a level 3 qualification in management

- a degree or other relevant and equivalent qualification

- up to date working knowledge of microsoft office and microsoft outlook

- previous experience of working in further education

- knowledge and experience of managing teams, prioritising workloads and managing/allocating resources

- knowledge of current developments in safeguarding & child protection

student experience manager - benefits:

we know that your role requires you to put a lot of time and effort into it and because of this; we believe you should be rewarded. as a valued member of our team, in addition to a wide range of development opportunities, you will have access to a number of great benefits some of are listed below:

- sodexo retail discount scheme

- excellent pension scheme

- generous holiday allowance

- hire purchase cycle to work scheme

- free and confidential advice, information and counselling service

please note an enhanced dbs to the satisfaction of new college, will be required for this role.

on appointment, you will be placed at the salary point aligned to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to, qualifications, previous relevant experience, current salary and market forces.

please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received. if you are interested in this vacancy, please do apply as soon as possible.

closing date: 9 november 2022

safeguarding statement:

new college swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. we particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.

to submit your cv for this exciting student experience manager opportunity, please click ‘apply’ now!

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