Personal and Social Development Coordinator

Location: Filton Campus
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Working Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Financial Rewards and Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme-Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%. 
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays-25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees. 
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be.

The Personal and Social Development Coordinator will work as a key member of the SGSPLUS+ team, contributing to the College’s Tutorial and Enrichment Programmes. The SGSPLUS+ programme aims to develop social understanding, equip young people with the skills needed to achieve and thrive, and provide memorable experiences that enhance their overall college journey.

We are seeking to appoint a Personal and Social Development Coordinator who will support curriculum areas with the planning and delivery of high-quality Enrichment and Tutorial provision across our Filton and WISE campuses. Guided by both the SGSPLUS+ Framework and the Collegestrategy, the successful applicant will plan, coordinate, record and deliver enrichment opportunities that strengthen student community, raise achievement, build readiness for future pathways, and contribute to the overall enjoyment of their college experience. This will include creating course and level-specific enrichment activities delivered face-to-face that complement and enhance core study programmes.

The post-holder will also play a key role in shaping, delivering and monitoring the tutorial programme, ensuring that content reflects student needs, addresses current societal issues, encourages ambition, builds essential life and career skills, and promotes wellbeing and enjoyment. Working collaboratively within the SGSPLUS+ team, the coordinator will help develop a diverse range of opportunities, from guest speakers to trips and socials, that enrich studentlife and positively influence College culture.

An understanding of contemporary societal challenges will be advantageous in ensuring content remains relevant and meaningful. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to support movement between campuses as required.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about the holistic development of learners and committed to delivering memorable, high-quality experiences that prepare learners for life. The role requires someone who is organised, efficient, solutions-focused, and able to think creatively to enhance the learner journey.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Coordination of enrichment activity in line with the SGSPlus+ programme
• Face-to-face delivery of college enrichment activity in line with the SGS+ framework
• To assist in delivery of enrichment events held at SGS College Campuses
• Be a positive role model and a key contact for the student community
• To plan, co-ordinate and deliver a range of inclusive events that develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to thrive.
• Further learner culture by overseeing the creation and execution of campus-based learner clubs and societies.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Project management and ability to manage multiple projects at any one time.
• An understanding of key societal issues and challenges including an in depth understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• An innovative approach and a can-do attitude to the provision of personal and social development opportunities here at SGS College.
• Organisational skills – Tracking and monitoring of projects
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Click on Apply Now to complete an online application or contact us via the email address to the right of this advert if you require any further information.

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.