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Engagement Officer (Foundation & Pathways) – 29.6 hours per week (4 days) - 38 weeks per year (Term time only). Salary: £29,772.59 FTE actual: £20,593.47 (BRK26). Location: Weybridge – with flexibility to work across all campuses.
Brooklands Technical College is a further education college supporting young people and adults to take the next steps on their career path. We are an inclusive centre for lifelong learning, equipping our learners with the professional behaviours, skills and values that they will need for their careers. If you’re passionate about education and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
The Engagement Officer is an integral role within the college, ensuring that all employer engagement activity across the faculty areas of responsibility are met. The Engagement Officer will work as part of a team, supporting Foundation and Pathways students to access suitable work experience opportunities.
As the Engagement Officer, you will be required to establish links with external organisations and employers to maximise opportunities for students to participate in meaningful work placements.
* Secure placements for T‑Level and Foundation & Pathways faculty
* Support curriculum managers with their employer engagement activities
* Provide employers with information, advice and guidance
* Visit students & employers on T‑Level work placements
* Provide reports and statistics
To fulfil the role of Engagement Officer you will have
* Excellent written and communication skills
* Highly adaptable and student‑focused
* Ability to use own initiative and work with minimum supervision
* Level 2 English & Maths
* Experience of working in further education and progression pathways – a distinct advantage
* SEND careers advisory experience – desirable
What we offer
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Financial benefits and discounts
* Pension (TPS or LGPS)
* Free on‑site parking
* Staff wellbeing and fitness resources
* Employee recognition schemes
* Opportunities for professional development
* A supportive and collaborative working environment
* The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our students
Brooklands Technical College is proud to be an equal opportunities employee and is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.
Brooklands Technical College is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks. Pre‑employment checks will be carried out, in line with KCSIE, for all those who are shortlisted and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references.
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