Student Enforcement Officer at South Staffordshire College

Job Reference: HR2526-157

Status / Hours: Permanent / Full Time - 37 hours per week / 38 weeks per year (Term Time Only)

Salary: £25,425.70 - £26,830.47 per annum/pro rata

                 £28,588.12 - £30,167.61 per annum/full time equivalent

Location: Role 1 - across Lichfield, Tamworth & Torc

                      Role 2 - across Cannock and Rodbaston

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV’s cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

Make a Difference to Student Life Every Day

Are you passionate about helping young people succeed, develop confidence and make the most of their college experience?

South Staffordshire College is seeking two enthusiastic Student Engagement Officers to lead an exciting programme of enrichment, learner voice and engagement activities across our campuses. This is a unique opportunity to create meaningful experiences that inspire learners, strengthen their sense of belonging and support their personal development and success.

About the Role

As a Student Engagement Officer, you will play a key role in creating meaningful opportunities that enrich the student experience.

You will coordinate and deliver a diverse range of activities including enrichment programmes, competitions, events, learner leadership initiatives, learner representative activities and Duke of Edinburgh opportunities. You will work directly with learners to ensure their voices are heard, using feedback and participation data to influence positive change and continuously improve the learner experience.

No two days will be the same. One day you could be supporting student leaders to shape college improvements, the next organising a college-wide event, coordinating enrichment activities or celebrating learner achievements.

About You

We are looking for creative, organised and energetic individuals who are passionate about working with young people. You will be confident building positive relationships, engaging learners and creating opportunities that help them thrive.

You may have experience within education, youth work, coaching, enrichment, community engagement, pastoral support or a similar learner-focused environment. Most importantly, you will share our commitment to helping every learner achieve their full potential.

Ready to Help Shape the Student Experience?

If you are passionate about creating opportunities that engage, inspire and empower young people, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and play a key role in making South Staffordshire College an exceptional place to learn, grow and succeed.

All applications must be received by: Sunday 9^th August 2026

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 24^th August 2026

Why Join South Staffordshire College?

At South Staffordshire College, we are committed to creating life-changing opportunities for our learners and a supportive environment for our staff.

What can you expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support.  However, time off is also important.  We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing.  We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements.  The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme). 

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.