Community Engagement Coordinator

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A game-changing institution is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to widen access to Higher Education. You will build relationships with schools and community organizations while delivering outreach programs designed to inspire potential students. Join a mission-driven team focused on social mobility and inclusivity in education.

Benefits

Purpose-led environment

Collaborative team

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a youth-facing or community engagement role.
• Energy, creativity, and natural ability to connect with people.
• Excellent organisational skills and confidence in managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture strong relationships with schools and community groups.
• Deliver innovative outreach and recruitment events online and in-person.
• Support young people from all backgrounds to engage with Higher Education.

Skills

Community engagement

Organisational skills

Creativity

People skills

Job description

Community Engagement Coordinator

Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Location: Manchester

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000

Our client is rewriting the rules of Higher Education. Their mission is simple: to make Higher Education accessible to everyone.

They are now looking for a passionate and driven Community Engagement Coordinator to join their ambitious team. This is your opportunity to be part of a game-changing institution that places social mobility and inclusivity at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

As our client’s Community Engagement Coordinator, you’ll be on the front line of widening access to the University for underrepresented communities. You’ll connect with schools, youth groups, community leaders and organisations across Greater Manchester and beyond building meaningful, long-term relationships that inspire the next generation of students to see university as a real and exciting option.

Whether it’s delivering inspirational sessions in schools, leading community-led events, or designing engaging outreach strategies, you’ll be at the core of their mission to disrupt the traditional education model.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and nurture strong relationships with schools, colleges, and community groups.
• Deliver innovative outreach and recruitment events both online and in-person.
• Be a visible and trusted face of our client in communities across Greater Manchester.
• Help shape a more diverse and inclusive student body by supporting young people from all backgrounds to take their next step into Higher Education.
• Track impact and evaluate engagement to continuously evolve and improve what they do.

They are not just looking for someone with the right experience, they want someone who lives and breathes their values.

What They Are Looking For:

• At least 2 years of experience in a youth-facing or community engagement role.
• Energy, creativity and a natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
• Excellent organisational skills and the confidence to manage multiple projects.
• A proactive, self-starting approach and a real passion for social impact.

Why Our Client?

• Work in a purpose-led, socially driven environment where your ideas matter.
• Join a passionate, collaborative team focused on breaking barriers to education.
• Be part of a movement that’s transforming Higher Education for the better.

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