About Newham College
Newham College stands as Londons leading and most successful institution for vocational education, consistently recognized for excellence. For five consecutive years, the Department for Education has named Newham College the top-performing large Further Education (FE) college in the area.
As the first college to receive Ofsteds kitemark for business collaboration, Newham College is celebrated for creating a clear route from study to employment. Partnering with the government and the Mayor of London, Newham College plays a key role in delivering critical skills initiatives like the London City Institute of Technology in Canning Town, the Mayoral Sector Skills Academies, and the Health Futures partnership with Barts NHS Trust in Stratford. With over £50 million in government and Mayoral funding, the college has developed state-of-the-art facilities for its students.
The Role;
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Enrichment Officer to join our Student Experience team at Newham College London. Based across our campuses (NewVIc, East Ham, Stratford, and IoT), the role is central to designing and delivering an inclusive and engaging enrichment programme that enhances learners' personal development. You will work closely with the Student Development Manager and cross-college teams to coordinate extracurricular activities, events, and projects that build student voice, leadership, skills, and confidence.
Key responsibilities;
* Plan, coordinate, and deliver high-quality student workshops, cultural events, and student-led projects.
* Lead volunteering initiatives and ambassador/champion programmes across the college.
* Develop partnerships with local and national organisations to enhance student opportunities.
* Deliver clubs and societies that support student development and engagement.
* Collaborate with curriculum and support teams to embed enrichment across college life, including with SEND and Foundation Learning departments.
* Promote enrichment activity through digital platforms and college communications.
* Support cross-college initiatives that promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Celebrate student success in engagement, leadership, and participation.
* Represent the college externally and support wider college initiatives as required.
Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience.
* Good standard of education including Maths and English at Level 2 (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent) Essential
* Degree in a relevant subject area Desirable
* Relevant teaching or professional qualification Desirable
* Experience working with young people and/or adult learners in an education or youth setting.
* Proven track record in organising and delivering events, workshops, or creative activities.
* Experience in developing student/youth leadership or enrichment programmes.
* Pastoral or support experience to meet the diverse needs of students.
* Experience in developing partnerships and working with external organisations.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Confident in using digital tools, social media, and online platforms to engage students.
* Able to use initiative, problem-solve and work flexibly.
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.
* A strong understanding and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Childrens Barred Listcheck, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults.All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The Colleges mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.
Recruitment Process
The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.
All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.
The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that it is Newham Colleges policy to offer all roles at the entry point of the salary scale advertised. However, based on your qualifications and experience, we may offer a higher starting salary within the specified salary range.
We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.
* Please note that we do not accept CVs**
Closing Date: 23/07/2025
Interview Date:TBC
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