The Vacancy
* Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire
* Salary: £11,137 per annum (full time equivalent £25,522 per annum) (Professional Services Grade 5)
* Job Type: Permanent, Part Time 18.5 hours per week (Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu), term time only 36+2 weeks per year
* Closing Date: 9th November 2025
About Us
Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire's economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our turnover is around £42 million per annum, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.
Personal, Social Development & Employability Tutor - The Role
Wiltshire College & University Centre invites applications for the position of Personal, Social Development & Employability Tutor at our vibrant Trowbridge campus. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team committed to fostering personal growth, development, and employability skills among our diverse student body.
Key Responsibilities
* Engagement and Delivery: Design and deliver interactive sessions aimed at promoting personal development and growth among students.
* Tailored Support: Customise sessions to address the unique needs of student groups, covering topics such as online safety, sexual violence prevention, and British Values.
* Cross-College Coordination: Organise and lead themed weeks focusing on careers, health, wellbeing, and enrichment activities to enrich the student experience.
* Holistic Student Development: Implement student-centered programs emphasizing softer outcomes to facilitate positive progression into adulthood.
* Employability Focus: Enhance students' work readiness through targeted initiatives and support.
* Pastoral Support: Provide personalized pastoral tutorials, guiding students to relevant internal and external resources as needed.
* Student Engagement: Actively support initiatives promoting student engagement and voice within the college community.
* Team Collaboration: Assist Student Services teams with safeguarding, work experience, and careers guidance.
You
* Educational Experience: Demonstrated experience managing student groups in an educational setting, with a proven ability to engage and support diverse student populations.
* Skills Expertise: Background in delivering support across health, wellbeing, study skills, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and employability domains.
* Administrative Proficiency: Strong record-keeping abilities, adept at data inputting, and capable of delivering timely and accurate reports.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 30 days annual leave, pro rata for Professional Service Staff, including bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
* Free onsite car parking
* Flexible Working
* Pension Scheme
* Training & Development
* Shopping Discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Gym
Application Process
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates. We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
PLEASE NOTE
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
The Company
Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education. We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.
Testimonials
* Lily Raynor-Blundell
* Head of Faculty - Engineering, Automotive and Motorsport
* Working at Wiltshire College and University Centre is a rewarding experience, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth, whilst making a positive and meaningful impact in post-16 education.
* Tiffany Maxwell
* Executive Assistant
* As a new recruit at Wiltshire College & University Centre, I enjoy the supportive environment and dedicated team that make me feel valued and inspired.
* Arvil Pogson-Davis
* Health & Safety Manager
* My job regularly takes me around all four of Wiltshire College & University Centre campuses and I meet staff from all diverse backgrounds which I really enjoy. I also work with a small but very dedicated and professional team.
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