Schools & Community Engagement Officer

Paignton, Torbay, UK (Unknown)

£25K/yr – £26K/yrEntry LevelPermanent

Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the college’s school and community engagement program, coordinating events, visits and partnerships across South Devon while delivering engaging presentations and building relationships with feeder schools and partners.

  • Lead event coordination and school engagement.
  • Deliver presentations and interactive activities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage a calendar of school careers events across Torbay, Teignbridge and South Hams to ensure strong College representation.
  • Identify and attend community events to engage prospective students and promote the College’s full range of pathways.
  • Coordinate school visit requests, acting as the main point of contact before, during and after visits.
  • Deliver engaging presentations and interactive activities that raise awareness of College opportunities.
  • Build strong relationships with feeder schools, careers leads, community partners and colleagues across the College.

Requirements

  • Have experience of representing an organisation at events, working with young people and facilitating interactive workshops.
  • Be confident presenting information to large groups and communicating effectively with people at all levels.
  • Be organised, calm under pressure and able to manage varying deadlines.
  • Be competent in using Microsoft Office packages and willing to learn new systems, including CRM and email platforms.
  • Hold a good general level of education, including Level 2 Maths, English and IT, with qualifications at Level 3 or above.
  • You will be willing to travel within South Devon and occasionally beyond, with some evening and occasional weekend working required.
  • Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment

Benefits

  • We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns
  • 25 days annual leave (pro-rata of fractional) including the option to purchase additional holiday days
  • 1 additional day’s holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday)
  • 1 additional day’s holiday for every 5 years served
  • Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement
  • Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days
  • Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 18%
  • Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests
  • Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes
  • Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme)

Salaries

Posted range

£25K/yr – £26K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

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