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Student Liaison Officer
Job Description
One Sixth Form College, Ipswich
15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year - Permanent
Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
Actual Salary: £8,445 - £8,714 per annum
We are seeking a proactive and approachable Student Liaison Officer to join Eastern Education Group. In this key role, you will maintain a visible presence across the College, engaging positively with students to promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. You will be responsible for fostering positive behaviour, supporting student wellbeing, and responding calmly and effectively to any issues that arise on campus, at bus stops, or during break and lunchtimes.
You will use de-escalation and negotiation techniques to manage conflicts, monitor access to the site, and work closely with staff, external agencies, local businesses, and the Police Community Support Officer to build strong relationships and a supportive environment as well as producing accurate reports to record incidents and support decision-making.
Responsibilities:
- Engage positively with students to promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.
- Foster positive behaviour and support student wellbeing.
- Respond calmly and effectively to any issues on campus.
- Use de-escalation and negotiation techniques to manage conflicts.
- Monitor access to the site.
- Work closely with staff, external agencies, local businesses, and the Police Community Support Officer.
- Produce accurate reports to record incidents and support decision-making.
Requirements:
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding.
- Good report-writing abilities.
- Experience of working with young people in a variety of settings.
- Educated to Level 3.
- Enthusiastic, flexible, and able to use your initiative while working within College policies and procedures.
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- Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
- Family friendly policies and flexible working
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Free parking
- Canteen
- Company events
- Access to various memberships and discount schemes
- Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
- Funded subject course development for your role
- Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
- Career progression opportunities
About Eastern Education Group:
Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.
At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities, businesses, and industry leaders, we ensure our curriculum remains relevant, equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for future careers.
Our group also prioritises supporting students with additional learning needs, offering specialist provisions for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and vocational training to empower every learner. We take a holistic approach to education, combining academic excellence with pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.
As a collective, Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and maintaining high standards across all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies, including Ofsted, to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching, learning, and student support. Our leadership team, educators, and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education, driving positive change, and enabling learners to realise their full potential.
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This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.
The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
Completed application forms should be made via our recruitment portal. If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Closing Date: 08:00am Monday 13th July 2026
Interviews: To be held shortly thereafter
We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date, early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.
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