Student Development Manager

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Student Development Manager

  • Location: Cambridge
  • Salary: £36000 - £39000 per annum + plus benefits per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 3 days ago

  • Sector: Office Management
  • Contact: Melanie Bell
  • Contact Email: MBell@theonegroup.co.uk
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 15 August 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH53705_1752657113


I have an exciting opportunity for a Student Development Manager to join the student services team at one of Cambridge's higher education facilities.


You will join on a full-time basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £38-39,000 per annum.
Weekly Hours: 37 Weekly working pattern: Monday - Friday
My client is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. They have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in several fields. Their campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you'll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction.


About the role:
This role will be located at our Cambridge and Huntingdon campuses.
Responsibilities will include to plan, manage and implement the college's centrally devised personal development programme for students, adult learners and apprentices, including materials for tutors and teachers, student voice programmes, enrichment, and events linked to national and local priorities.
You will manage the teams associated with student personal development, pastoral support, enrichment and learning resources providing a consistent excellent service to all stakeholders, leading to successful student progression and post-college destinations.


You will report into the Director of Student Services.
You will undertake line management responsibility including performance, holiday and sickness reporting, 1:1s, appraisals and probation reviews for:

  • PD Coach team
  • LRC team
  • Gym Supervisor
  • Pastoral Support Coordinator


What we are looking for in our role:
Essential to drive own car to be able to work between both locations.
Proven experience in managing personal development programmes within an educational or young people service setting, successfully leading and managing teams, developing and delivering training programmes, coordinating student enrichment activities and student voice initiatives and working with young people to motivate and inspire them.


The qualifications required for this role are:
-A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
-Qualified to minimum Level 2 standard in English and Maths
-A relevant Level 3 qualification or substantial supervisory experience