Job Description

On August 1st, 2023, City College Southampton, Eastleigh College and Fareham College will merge to form the South Hampshire College Group*. This merger represents an exciting opportunity for the region\xe2\x80\x99s students, offering defined pathways into employment, with employers benefiting from a more joined up approach that will create work ready employees aligned to the region\xe2\x80\x99s growth agenda as well as a fresh start for all staff by embedding best practice, resources and cultures that will deliver an outstanding college. The merged group (who will all retain their campus names) will have a turnover of around \xc2\xa342 million and employ over 800 staff. Annually, the group would be responsible for the education and training of more than 3,600 students aged 16-19, over 1,200 apprentices and over 5,000 adults.

Are you motivated by helping students achieve their passions and aspirations for the future? Do you have a keen interest in higher education?

If so, we have a unique opportunity for you to join the Careers and Outreach team at Fareham College as a SUN Progression Mentor!

We work collaboratively with the to provide our students with professional support in achieving their desired higher education pathways. The SUN is part of the which aims to contribute to reducing the gap in higher education participation between the most and least represented groups. To be successful in this post you will be a confident communicator and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

With the support of the SUN Further Education Project Leaders and your colleagues at Fareham College, your key responsibilities will include;

Acting as a point of contact for target students, providing them with 1:1 sessions, mentorship and coaching support to participate in education and employment initiatives.

Supporting target students in their application to further study, including applications for level 3 and 4 courses (inc. apprenticeship pathways).

Create and deliver presentations and workshops to target students and their key influencers about all progression opportunities.

Liaise with partner institutions, local employers, councils and charities as appropriate to identify opportunities for target students.

To work closely with the SUN to monitor and evaluate Uni Connect projects and activity at Fareham College.

Provide sound information and advice to target students regarding Higher Education (HE) opportunities

We are seeking a candidate with the following Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

Educated to at least Degree/HND level

Experience of working with young people in an educational environment

Proven experience in organising and scheduling events and activities

The ability to deliver presentations to groups

Well-developed administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

Knowledge of the secondary, tertiary, and higher education sectors

Benefits package

30 days annual leave (FTE, excluding bank holidays), generous local government pension scheme contributions, access to a Health Cash Plan (Medicash), Free on-site gym, Staff development opportunities, Staff recognition scheme, Employee Recommendation Incentive and access to many more benefits.*

The actual salary for this role is \xc2\xa319,784, based on 0.81 FTE (30 hours per week)

*Subject to change dependant on start date to South Hampshire College Group terms and conditions

Equality and Diversity Commitment

We aim to employ people who reflect the diverse nature of the community to enable us to maintain an outstanding service to our learners whilst bringing together our core values \xe2\x80\x93 Respect, Innovate and Excel.

Fareham College is a Disability Confident Employer and have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge to show our commitment to supporting employees going through the menopause in the workplace.

We have a range of benefits to support our employees from application stage, all the way through their employment journey with us.

Safeguarding and Digital Screening

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.

We are required to conduct digital screening on candidates that are verbally offered a role in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance issued in September 2022. If you have any concerns or questions about this process, please contact the People and Culture Department on 01329 815180 or via email at

Digital skills

Are you looking to improve on or gain valuable digital skills? Or are you unsure that you have the digital skills required for the role? Fareham College offer a free (some eligibility criteria applicable) Essential Digital Skills course to provide you with the skills needed in a range of situations, from work to home life. Please click the link for more information:

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For further information on the recently concluded public consultation please see the link below.

If you have any questions about anything, please contact the People and Culture Department on 01329 815180 or via email

Please note that the advert may close early dependent on the volume of applications and applications may be scored and progressed prior to the application closing date.

No recruiter/agency candidates unless previously agreed.

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