Enhancement and Engagement Coordinator

Discipline: Support Staff
Salary: £24,120 - £26,138
Contact email: d.storey@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
Job ref: 029822
Published: 24 days ago
Deadline for Application: 16 Dec 2024 23:59

We have an excellent opportunity for a dedicated, reliable and enthusiastic Enhancement and Engagement Coordinator to play an integral role in our busy Engineering department.

The Enhancement and Engagement Coordinator will work in conjunction with our curriculum teams in order to develop enhancement activities as well as liaising with employers, schools and the community to increase awareness of the services provided by Bradford College.

Responsibilities include:

  • Identify, develop, and implement new and innovative approaches towards enhancement of curriculum

  • Work with curriculum area teams and Tutorial Interventions Officers to ensure that each programme has an employer-related project / activity focusing on skills development relevant to the industry

  • Facilitate and co-ordinate the learning environment spaces working with the curriculum teams, students and employers

  • Lead on skills competitions and challenges within the department

  • To develop new opportunities through development of networks and actively engaging with employers and community

  • Deliver on enhancement targets as agreed by the Head of Department

  • Develop and maintain social media presence to promote the curriculum and commercial service offered within the department

  • To participate in the maintenance and promotion of close links with employers

  • Contribute to course development and the development of new programmes of study demonstrating an inclusive and collaborative approach to delivery

  • Contribute to outreach and/or widening participation activity within the department

For the full job description and person specification, please click here

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training

  • Level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline.

  • GCSE A*- C or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in English or equivalent. (e.g., 1, O Level A – C)

  • GCSE A*- C or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths or equivalent. (e.g., 1, O Level A – C) 

Experience

  • Experience of working with college students aged 16-19

  • Experience of working in a target environment and able to demonstrate results

  • Experience of working collaboratively in a large and diverse team

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays

  • Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure

  • Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution

  • Annual salary reviews

  • Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally

  • Free sports and gym facilities

  • Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space

  • Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders

  • Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback

  • Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts

  • Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa

  • On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant

  • A host of training development opportunities

  • Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025

  • The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training. 

For full details please click here

*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that social media checks will also be undertaken during the recruitment process.

Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.