Student Health, Well-Being and Extra-Curricular Co-Ordinator

£26,393 to £28,791

Hours: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent

The college has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.

We are proud to offer the full range of qualifications that students need to fulfil long and valuable careers. With purpose-built facilities, excellent grades, expanding catchment area, and purposeful vision. We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us!

The Role

The Student Health, Well-Being and Extra-Curricular Co-ordinator is responsible for effective delivery of key cross-college extra-curricular activities and personal development initiatives to support the development of physical and emotional health, well-being and thematic activities events/competitions.

You will coordinate a range of cross-college activities to ensure students contribute and benefit from college life and capture feedback on their experience. You will be responsible for the effective co-ordination and development of strategies to engage with students and provide access to events and activities that promote a healthy lifestyle, positive attitudes and behaviours, opportunity to celebrate culture and respect equality, diversity and inclusion and also ensure the college is represented at local, regional and national competitions. 

What are we looking for? 

The person must be dynamic, flexible and energetic in order to co-ordinate and actively develop student engagement activities to champion the presence of a strong and successful enrichment programme. 

You must demonstrate excellent use of initiative; have strong communication skills and the ability to work with individuals from a range of backgrounds with varying agendas and abilities.

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Salary band: Business Support Staff Scale points 23 to 26, £26,393 to £28,791
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.
• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support

Blackburn College values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: 9am Thursday 17 October 2024 
Shortlisting Date: Friday 18 October 2024
Interview Date: Week Commencing 28 October 2024

Reference Number: 4024

Please click apply and we will email you the full JD, PS & application form. Please demonstrate clearly on your application form how you meet the criteria detailed in the person specification.