Overview
Role: Student Experience Advisor
Location: Tresham College - Wellingborough Campus
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £23,557 and £25,849 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, People's pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Hours/Weeks: 20 hours per week - 40 weeks per year
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Part Time - Fixed until 27 March 2026
About the role:
We are currently seeking a Student Experience Advisor to join our Student Services department at The Bedford College Group on a Fixed Term basis.
* Careers Guidance & Progression Support - Deliver impartial careers advice to students and applicants, support UCAS applications, facilitate progression routes, and contribute to the design and delivery of a cross-college careers programme.
* Pastoral, Financial & Welfare Support - Provide personal guidance on health, welfare, and financial matters including bursaries, benefits, and HE funding; assess applications and refer students to appropriate support services.
* Stakeholder Engagement & Communication - Work closely with tutors, internal teams, and external agencies to promote opportunities, deliver staff development, and represent the college at events and outreach activities.
* Service Development & Quality Assurance - Collect and report data on service impact, maintain accurate safeguarding records, ensure compliance with policies, and contribute to strategic and innovative projects.
* College-Wide Responsibilities & Statutory Duties - Support enrolment, open days, invigilation, and safeguarding; uphold equality, health & safety, and engage in ongoing training and development in line with TBCG values.
About you:
* Qualifications & Professional Development - Holds Level 2 English and Maths, a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject, and is working towards or holds a Level 6 CEIAG qualification and Youth Mental Health First Aid certification.
* Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Able to communicate confidently with students and staff at all levels, write formal/informal correspondence, and maintain a professional telephone manner.
* Administrative & Organisational Skills - Demonstrates high-level administration, planning, and event coordination skills, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
* Experience & Technical Competence - Experienced in working with diverse groups, supporting individuals 1:1 and in groups, and proficient in Word, Excel, and database systems.
* Personal Attributes & Commitment - Friendly, flexible, and reliable with a can-do attitude; committed to safeguarding, equality, and continuous improvement; willing to travel across sites and adapt working hours.
For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
Interviews to be held: TBC
Safeguarding
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year. The Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, including Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, The Corby Sixth Form, and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit.
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