Student Enrichment Officer

32.5 Hours per Week (Sunday – Thursday 4.30pm – 11.00pm)

Term Time Only (38 weeks)

Hartpury is a land based Further and Higher Education residential college renowned for its excellence in sport, equine and land based studies. At Hartpury, we aim to provide a unique high quality experience in a focused and supportive environment, challenging our learners in the pursuit of excellence. Our Further Education and residential provision is Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ and Hartpury thrives on providing an outstanding student experience with the best choices and qualifications for learners to reach their full potential.

Within this role, you will help promote the personal, educational and social development of residential students who are undertaking Further Education courses. You will need to respond to the needs and interests of the students by setting up a range of recreational activities that engage our students so they can develop as ‘well rounded’ citizens. You will also run residential focus groups, and provide guidance and mentoring when needed.

The post holder will have previous experience of working with young people & be able to deliver various recreational programmes including educational workshops, arts & crafts activities, sporting activities & trips during the evenings and weekends.

You will need to have excellent communication skills, a positive & proactive outlook & be well motivated to work with young people. A qualification in youth work is desirable.

In return we offer an attractive package with initially 25 days leave, increasing to 30 days, plus bank holidays; Local Government Pension Scheme and support for training & development.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15th July 2018

Interviews will be held on 20th July 2018

Hartpury values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.