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Posted 26 July, 2026

Enrichment Development Manager

Derby College
Osmaston, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Derby College Group (DCG) are seeking an ambitious and innovative Enrichment Development Manager to lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of an exciting, inclusive and impactful enrichment programme across the college. Reporting to the Head of Student Development, you will play a key role in ensuring every student has access to meaningful opportunities that enhance personal development, wellbeing, employability, leadership skills and future progression.The OpportunityThis is an exciting opportunity to shape a college-wide enrichment strategy, developing activities across arts and culture, sport and physical activity, community engagement, outdoor learning, employability and life skills. You will work closely with curriculum teams, students and external partners to create an engaging programme that removes barriers to participation and promotes inclusion for all learners, including those with SEND.About youYou will have experience of managing enrichment, student experience or personal development programmes, alongside strong project management, partnership-building and data analysis skills. You will be passionate about student leadership and will oversee a vibrant programme of societies, ambassadors and young leaders, empowering students to develop confidence, independence and employability skills. If you are a creative, student-focused professional who can inspire participation, drive innovation and deliver measurable impact, we would love to hear from you.Join us and help create opportunities that enable every student to thrive, belong and succeed!The Benefits34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.5% employer contributionFree onsite parkingDiscount at our Ofsted rated Outstanding onsite Little Explorers NurseryTOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted TastecardDiscounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season TicketsMicrosoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storageDiscount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the RoundhouseFlint Bishop Solicitors free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing servicesContinuous development and progression opportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work SchemeDiversity, Inclusion and BelongingWe are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.Safeguarding statementDCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.If you require visa sponsorshipPlease note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.TPBN1_UKTJ