Student Engagement Coordinator

London (On-site)
£34k - 37k per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)

Location: Central London

We are delighted to be supporting a global higher education institution in their search for a Student Engagement Coordinator to join their Student Life team. This is a full-time, campus-based role, looking to start in early April.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about student leadership, community building and co-curricular learning, and who enjoys working in a fast-paced, internationally diverse environment.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

Leadership Development & Coordination

  • Creating and delivering a co-curricular leadership framework for emerging and established student leaders.
  • Developing structures, governance processes and support systems for student clubs, societies and organisations.
  • Advising student leaders including Global Site Ambassadors, club officers and the First Year Student Council.
  • Supporting identity-based and special-interest student groups.
  • Co-maintaining cross-institutional relationships with partners such as the LSE Students' Union.

Student Engagement & Service Programming

  • Designing and delivering programmes that develop leadership, wellbeing and community engagement.
  • Building partnerships to expand volunteering and service-learning opportunities.
  • Helping shape the long-term vision for service opportunities, including learning outcomes and student engagement pathways.
  • Supporting cultural events, service projects and major community initiatives alongside colleagues.
  • Serving as a chaperone for day trips and overnight excursions.

Supervision

  • Providing leadership and oversight for Student Engagement functions as assigned.
  • Line-managing one Student Engagement Administrator, setting priorities and supporting delivery.

General Student Life Duties

  • Supporting orientations, arrivals, major events and departures throughout the academic year.
  • Participating in the on-call duty rota and responding to urgent or emergency student situations.
  • Providing front-desk cover when required and referring students to appropriate university services.
  • Working occasional evenings, weekends and bank holidays during high-demand periods.

To be considered for this position, you should possess:

  • Experience within a Higher Education setting, in student engagement, student life, leadership development or community-based programming.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities across the academic calendar.
  • Confidence advising student leaders and supporting co-curricular initiatives.
  • A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working with diverse student populations.
  • Flexibility to participate in occasional out-of-hours work and the on-call rota.

If you're excited by the opportunity to help shape student leadership, foster belonging and contribute to a vibrant global student community, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply below and submit your CV in Word format.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you throughout the application process.

Organisation
Prospectus View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 101 - 500
Posted on: 13 March 2026
Closing date: 27 March 2026 at 11:59
Job ref: 194396
Tags: Administration, Project Management, Governance / Management