Community Engagement Officer

Are you passionate about building relationships, creating opportunities and making a lasting impact in your local community? A specialist SEND college in Kingston upon Thames is looking for an enthusiastic Community Engagement Officer to become the link between the college, its students and the wider Kingston upon Thames community. This is a unique opportunity for a Community Engagement Officer who enjoys networking, organising projects and creating meaningful partnerships that help young adults with SEND develop confidence, independence and valuable life experiences. If you're someone who likes taking ownership, bringing ideas to life and making things happen, this role offers the autonomy to do exactly that. The RoleAs Community Engagement Officer, you'll play a leading role in creating opportunities both inside and outside the college. You'll be responsible for: • Developing partnerships with businesses, charities and community organisations across Kingston upon Thames • Creating exciting enrichment activities, events and student experiences • Organising educational visits, residential trips and college activities • Encouraging student participation and promoting student voice • Building an alumni community and maintaining relationships with former students • Supporting Student Ambassadors and college events • Working alongside the Marketing Team to celebrate student success and community involvement No two days are the same, and you'll have the freedom to shape new projects that benefit students and strengthen the college's presence within Kingston upon Thames. About YouThe ideal Community Engagement Officer will be: • A confident relationship builder • Organised, proactive and highly self-motivated • Comfortable working independently with a high level of autonomy • Passionate about supporting young adults with SEND • Creative, solution-focused and full of ideas • An excellent communicator who enjoys meeting new people Knowledge of Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding community would be a significant advantage. Existing connections with local businesses, employers, charities, leisure facilities or community groups would be highly valued, as developing these partnerships will be a key part of your role. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial, as you'll regularly be visiting organisations across Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding area. However, this is not essential. Reeson Education: Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence. We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike. Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England. Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert.