Full job description

Are you an inspiring Student Liaison Officer, with a passion for supporting learners to gain the core skills they need to thrive in work and life?

Join a forward-thinking college where education changes lives.

We are seeking a Student Liaison Officer to join our Student Welfare & Support team on a full- time 36 hours per week, term-time only basis.

Our Story

Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a dynamic, community-focused college with a strong reputation for technical and vocational excellence. Established in 1961 and operating across Barking and Rush Green campuses, we support thousands of learners and apprentices each year to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to thrive.

With significant investment in our facilities — including our East London Institute of Technology — we provide outstanding learning and working environments for both staff and students.

Our Student Welfare & Support provision plays a vital role in empowering students within our community to build confidence and make progress into employment, access higher-level study and support their families and communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the Student Liaison Manager, the Student Liaison Officer will provide a positive role model to students and promote good behaviour by engaging with students and staff and responding in a professional manner to de-escalate confrontational situations which may occur in the College from time to time.

Acting as a College ambassador at all times the Student Liaison Officer will ensure a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment for staff, students and visitors, liaising with individuals and teams within the College, agencies and community group