Worthing College, part of the Chichester College Group
International Student Support Officer [Ref: WC4176]
£26,431 - £26,972 per annum; 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Overview
We're looking for an International & Accommodation Student Support Officer to work within our busy International team across the Chichester College Group, predominantly based at our Worthing College campus. This role plays a key part in ensuring our international and accommodated students feel supported, safe and able to succeed.
Responsibilities
* Provide day‑to‑day support to international students with enquiries, welfare and wellbeing concerns.
* Collaborate with the Accommodation team, Pastoral Support Tutors and wider college staff to ensure students receive comprehensive support.
* Manage own workload, respond proactively to student needs and liaise with staff, parents, agents and host providers.
* Relocate to the Chichester Campus during summer months to support the international summer school.
* Travel to other campuses across the College Group as required.
Qualifications
* Previous experience working in a customer‑focused or student‑support environment.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Comfortable with Microsoft Office and capable of handling a range of administrative and pastoral responsibilities.
* Confidence in managing workload independently.
Benefits
* Local Government Pension Scheme – Group contributes 15% of pensionable pay.
* 25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days with continuous service), plus bank holidays and college closure days.
* Opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional leave days.
* Discount schemes on shopping, restaurants, travel, and on‑site facilities (specific campuses only).
* Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
* Continuous professional development opportunities, including funded apprenticeships and access to additional courses.
* Additional benefits available – see staff benefits booklet.
We actively encourage applications from those seeking flexible working arrangements. The role offers adaptability and an inclusive environment.
Application Process
Submit a CV (without columns or tables) before completing the application form. The system will auto‑populate data from the CV; check accuracy. The CV will not be seen by recruiting managers.
Suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Closing date: 30th March 2026. Interview date: 15th April 2026.
Legal Statements
The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants barred from regulated activity relevant to children are not allowed to apply.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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