Head of Merrist Wood Campus Student Experience

Job Description

You will be responsible for the campus operations and environment for the betterment and equality of the student experience and ensure this experience on campus or online is coherent, inspiring and emotionally safe. By role modelling our Activate Learning values and learning philosophy and working collaboratively with Managers and Directors across the business you will drive forward student experience standards. Working with the Group Executive Director you will have overall responsibility for a campus and will work collaboratively with key personnel to ensure there is cohesion consistency and alignment in its operation. What do you need to be successful You will have demonstrable experience of leading & influencing people to change perceptions and behaviour and building positive relationships. A passion for working with students and a curiosity about behaviour and motivation. Previous experience of working in a Land-based provision is essential to be able to appreciate the specialist nature of the role. A track record of driving up standards and most importantly be a voice for our students to instigate and mobilise change. As a solution orientated and resilient individual, you will be able to creatively problem solve and work collaboratively across your peers to transform our student experience and create a sense of community. What are the benefits of this role The role is still new to the group, the team work in collaboration to drive initiatives groupwide. The scope an opportunity to own and change the way in which students engage with us and remain with us is still untapped. This is a great role that provides an opportunity for current leaders to extend their leadership and influencing skills, enabling career progression within Activate Learning positions. What are the benefits of working at Merrist Wood You will be working within a beautiful 400-acre estate of woodlands, wetlands, livestock, gardens and grasslands. Merrist Wood has a national and international reputation amongst employers and industry specialists and a long history of providing unrivalled education in the land-based sectors, offering outstanding facilities for floristry, horticulture, landscaping and garden design. These include a campus nursery, workshops and design studios, and one of the largest indoor equine riding areas in the southeast. There is a significant and high quality Sport, Public Services and SEND provision on campus that gives a great community feel. What are the benefits of working for Activate Learning Group At Activate Learning we are pioneering education with an unwavering focus on providing talent for business and transforming lives through our award-winning Learning Philosophy. Our student experience is the result of our attention to detail in recruiting, developing and retaining the right staff who match and promote the values and behaviours of our brand. We reward our employees with generous annual leave entitlements, access to training and development, travel subsidies - bus and train, cycle scheme, onsite parking (first come first served), plenty of public transport options for all sites, discounted membership to the Lifestyle Centre (on some campuses) and Employee Assistance Programme. Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application form. Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK. Applications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly. If an agency submits an unsolicited CV to any partner or employee of our company, you should be aware that they have no authority to enter into an arrangement with you. Should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contact the agencies on our preferred suppliers list, and we would ask that you respect the relationships we have already built with these suppliers.