Youth and Safety Ranger

Suffolk New College

• Address: Rope Walk, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1LT
• Salary: £26,310 per annum pro rata (£22,147.10 actual)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Term time) 

Contract: Permanent

Reference: 7923

SNC (Suffolk New College) are seeking a Youth and Safety Ranger to ensure the safety and welfare of learners. Alongside this your administrative skills and proactive approach will contribute to a thriving educational environment. 

You will ensure students have access to a safe and secure environment by maintaining a high profile in and around the college and proactively working with students in a security and support capacity.

You will encourage students to participate and enjoy their time at college by delivering social, recreational and pastoral support activities that help engage students in college life.

As our Youth and Safety Ranger, you will: 

• carry out a security role in and around the college sites at either Ipswich or Rural to ensure the student disciplinary code is upheld
• support (when required) and operate the daily minibus shuttle service between college campuses ensuring passengers are safe and the service runs to time and schedule
• identify and challenge student behaviour deemed outside the code of conduct
• use a range of interventions to resolve conflict successfully including effective mediation strategies
• complete incident reports, gather and retain any relevant evidence, ensuring it is kept in a secure location and destroyed when no longer required
• liaise with police as necessary
• maintain a high profile in the college including patrolling both inside and outside the college
• deliver presentations throughout the year on subjects including personal safety, bullying and equality and diversity.
• liaise with Progress Tutors and Student Support staff
• assist students with poor social skills, behavioural or mental health difficulties to integrate, helping them gain confidence and develop social skills
• encourage students to sign up for social or sporting activities, to help them to develop their communication skills
• work with students as individuals or in groups on behavioural issues
• provide pastoral support for students by listening to them, identifying problems and finding practical solutions and when necessary, acts as an advocate for students
• attend classes and facilitates in-class group discussions on a range of personal, social and health issues
• keep records of classes attended and presentations given
• contribute to main enrolment, open evenings and induction event and cross college activity
• comply with Health and Safety regulations and policy and implement these effectively throughout all aspects of the role
• take a pro-active approach and responsibility for the well-being and safeguarding of all students

Any other duties and training as may be required by management, which fall reasonably within the competence and level of job role.

The daytime ranger will be responsible for the supervision and safety of students in the lunchtime activity club.

About Us

Suffolk New College is based in Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk, near the thriving waterfront and town centre. The college also has the Suffolk Rural Campus at Otley, and the ‘On the Coast’ provision with centres in Halesworth and Leiston. As Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site, you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

We can offer you

Why choose us? Make a difference in young lives and work in a collaborative environment with a supportive team. 

Join our dynamic team at Suffolk New College, where excellence meets opportunity! As proud recipients of prestigious accolades including the Further Education Provider of the Year 2023, the AOC Beacon Award for Sustainable Development, and an Ofsted “Good” rating, we offer an inspiring environment for growth and success.

With a dedicated workforce of approximately 650 professionals, spanning curriculum delivery to vital support functions like Facilities, IT, Marketing, Student Services, and Human Resources, we foster a diverse and talented community.

Embracing inclusivity, we are honoured to be recognised as a Disability Confident employer, actively championing equality and diversity in our recruitment and selection practices. Join us in shaping futures and making a positive impact!

To find out more, please visit our staff benefits page.

For More Information

Please read the full Job Description on our website.

To find out more, please contact Matthew Lake by either emailing matthewlake@suffolk.ac.uk or by calling 01473 382643.

How To Apply

Please complete the application form online on our website

Please note, once you have submitted your application, we will contact you following the closing date, should you be shortlisted. If you do not hear from us, then please assume you have not been selected. 

Closing date: 11.55pm, 2 November 2025.

Interview date: 12 November 2025.

This job description sets out the major duties associated with the stated purpose of the post. It should not be assumed that other duties of a similar level/nature undertaken within the section are excluded simply because they are not itemised.

The duties of this post could vary from time to time because of new legislation, changes in technology or policy changes, should there be such variation, appropriate training may be given to enable the postholder to undertake the new/varied work.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service check.