Student Development & Volunteer Officer

The Student Development and volunteer officer supports the delivery of programs and activities that enhance students' personal, academic, and professional development. Working closely with the Student Development Coordinator to deliver enrichment initiatives that promotes student engagement, and fosters a positive environment that encourages lifelong learning and skill-building. This role involves training and developing volunteers, providing volunteer opportunities and volunteer coordination.

The right candidate should be able to work under pressure, prioritise workload to meet deadlines as well as be able to use initiative, be flexible and problem solve. Excellent IT skills including social media skills, written and oral communication skills is preferable. Committed to the provision of quality service and establishing excellent working relationships with colleagues and partners.

Newham College stands as London's leading and most successful institution for vocational education, consistently recognized for excellence. For five consecutive years, the Department for Education has named Newham College the top-performing large Further Education (FE) college in the area. As the first college to receive Ofsted's kitemark for business collaboration, Newham College is celebrated for creating a clear route from study to employment. Partnering with the government and the Mayor of London, Newham College plays a key role in delivering critical skills initiatives like the London City Institute of Technology in Canning Town, the Mayoral Sector Skills Academies, and the Health Futures partnership with Barts NHS Trust in Stratford. With over £50 million in government and Mayoral funding, the college has developed state-of-the-art facilities for its students.