Student Liaison Officer

Job overview

You’ll be the first line of response for any accommodation and welfare issues for our international students during their stay; acting as general support to the centre, activity and academic management to ensure the programme is being delivered to a high standard.

You’ll make sure everyone is up in the morning and back to bed in the evenings, and supervise meal times to make sure everything is running smoothly. Much of the day you might be “on call”, ready to jump into action to support the centre and the students as necessary.

Student Support

Staff stories

Working as a Student Liaison Officer at Dusemond suited my study needs as I had a bit of time to myself in the day to study while being on call for any emergencies. I loved being part of the close-knit welfare team and having some involvement with every aspect of the centre – checking absences for academics, crowd control for the activities and helping with the madness of arrival day helped me develop a good mix of skills all at the same time

Job details

Full Board

Accommodation and meals provided throughout your contract.

Salary

New SLO, under 21 – £375.00* per week
New SLO, over 21 – £455* per week

Returners bonus £20 per week

Holiday Pay

12.07% holiday pay will be added to your salary.

Working Hours

Up to 35 hours per week based on 6 working days.

Reporting to

Student Liaison Manager

Locations

Uppingham, Edinburgh, Rugby, Bedales, Royal Russel (London), Colchester, Berkhamsted & Cheltenham.

Available Contract Dates

Temporary – April, July & August 2026

Pre-joining training dates

Essential training will be delivered in the first few days of your contract, and online training will need to be completed prior to your arrival.

An online safeguarding course will need to be completed prior to your arrival at the centre.

* All figures and information related to 2026 TBC.

Key responsibilities:

Centre Supervision

Your support will be invaluable in making sure the activity, academic programmes and the centre as a whole run smoothly.

You’ll be expected to:

Supervise the busy meal times and assist with any dietary issues
Monitor accommodation for room issues, damage etc
Enforce curfew and quiet times
Liaising with the centre + welfare management about any accommodation issues
Ensure the activity team are following appropriate risk assessments during activities
Helping groups around site if necessary
Assisting with any doctor or A&E visits
Respond to and escalate any safeguarding concerns

Settling in

A key role for the Student Liaison Officer assisting in the challenging process of getting everyone settled into their rooms when they arrive from the airport. You’ll be expected to:

Room checks prior to arrivals to ensure everything is ready
Show students to their rooms
Help with suitcases!
Acknowledge and report any immediate issues raised by the Group Leaders
Ensure the students are informed as to who they can approach should they have a problem
Deliver campus tours and get the students to their first meal

Key Performance Indicators

Positive feedback from Dusemond management and Group Leaders
Flexible, adaptive and ready to jump into action at short notice when on call
Friendly and engaging with students

Centre Set Up and Maintenance

Ensure centre signage and presentation is always of a high standard
Act as a general runner/support for centre management

Academic & Activity Support

Helping connect groups to their classes and following up on an absences.
Supervising sick or injured children who can’t take part in activities when necessary
Crowd control and support during busy activities such as the talent show

Downtime Activities

You’ll run some of the more “relaxed” activities, such as movie night or pamper night

Community & Pastoral Care

All staff have a responsibility for creating a positive, welcoming environment for the students, and should always report any safeguarding or safety issues as necessary.

Your eligibility

You must:

be over 18 years of age
be eligible to work in the UK
get an enhanced DBS check**

You should:

be able to manage a crowd
be an energetic team player
be responsible and proactive

It's a plus if:

you are a first aider
you have experience working with teenagers
you’ve done this before!

** Dusemond will assist applicants in obtaining an enhanced DBS check and cover the cost.

Working for Dusemond means:

Lasting Friendships

Our staff build close friendships and camaraderie that often lasts well beyond the end of our programmes, with the chance to be re-united the next season!

Career progression

If you thrive in the amazing environments we work so hard to create, you’ll want to grow with us. Many first year staff return to become supervisors and managers.

References Provided

The broad range of skillsets required, make Dusemond centres excellent places to develop and substantiate your abilities for future roles.