About the role:

As a Higher Education Officer, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our diverse student body towards fulfilling and successful higher education opportunities. You will provide tailored advice, support, and guidance to students, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary information and skills to navigate the complexities of higher education applications, admissions, and transitions.

The ideal candidate will be able to offer both personalised guidance to students on higher education pathways, including university applications, apprenticeships, and alternative routes. Your communication skills will be excellent and you will be able to organise and deliver workshops and events to enhance students' understanding of higher education options, admissions processes, and career prospects.

You will maintain strong relationships with universities, employers, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate student placements, internships, and collaborations. You will stay updated on trends and changes in higher education policies, admissions criteria, and funding opportunities, disseminating relevant information to students and colleagues. You will be able to monitor the efficacy of the HE programmes by monitoring initiatives and implementing improvements based on feedback and data analysis.

You will be able to collaborate with academic staff to embed higher education awareness and aspirations within the college curriculum and extracurricular activities. You will offer specialised support to students who are applying to Medicine, Dentistry and Oxbridge by supporting the Academic Services and Destinations Manager in delivering the ‘Monoux High Flyers’ and ‘Monoux NHS programme’.

You will act as a mentor and advocate for students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, championing their aspirations and facilitating access to higher education opportunities.

This role may be attractive to candidates outside the education sector with transferable skills and experience. You must be able to demonstrate a passion for, and experience of, delivering services that have made a real difference to the lives of young people.

If you have any questions or queries then please contact us at recruitment@sgmc.ac.uk

Staff Benefits include:

• Competitive base salary
• LGPS Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development support;
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave;
• Discounted breakfast and lunch at our onsite cafeteria;
• Discounted coffee at our onsite coffee shop;
• Blue Light Card discount scheme available to all staff via the Blue Light Card website;
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24 hours a day helpline to support on a range of issues;
• Telephone counselling service via EAP;
• Occupational health access;
• Eye care contribution scheme;
• Free use of a range of sports & leisure facilities, including the on-site gym;
• Discounted gym membership at Better Health Gym Group;
• Staff wellbeing activities;
• Free weekly exercise classes for all staff, including Box Fit and Yoga;
• Free on-site staff car park;
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme;
• Season ticket loans;
• Professional and fit for purpose working environment.

How to apply:

If you are seeking a highly rewarding position within a successful college and are passionate about enriching the lives of students, please click on ‘Attachment’ to view the application pack.

After reading the application pack, if you would like to apply, please click on the link on the Jobs Page, ‘Download Application Form’ to access the application form (parts 1 &2). Please email your completed application form (parts 1 & 2) to: recruitment@sgmc.ac.uk

Closing date for applications:  Monday, 15th September 2025 at 10am

Interview Date: w/k commencing 22nd September 2025

Start Date: ASAP