Community Partnerships Events Specialist

SGS College Group; Stroud; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

25 days annual leave (30 days after 5+

Two weeks Christmas closedown

Tuition discount for immediate family

Cycle to work scheme

Eye tests provided

Staff networks and communities

Car parking on campuses

Job summary

SGS College is seeking a proactive Community Partnerships Events Assistant to support planning and delivery of community and employer events across Stroud, Wise, and Filton campuses. You will help set up venues, greet visitors, support promotions, and handle admin tasks for partnerships and events.

Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths/English, a driving license for travel, and experience in events or customer service within education or related sectors.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• A driving license and a car is essential due to travelling.
• Relevant qualification in events, hospitality, customer service or related field.
• Experience in customer-facing, hospitality, retail or events environment.
• Experience helping to organise or support events, activities or functions.
• Experience using booking, scheduling or database systems.
• Knowledge of, or interest in, the Further Education sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and on-the-day delivery of SGS's community and employer events, including open days, employer showcases, festivals and community celebrations.
• Help set up and break down event spaces, including furniture, signage, equipment and catering, ensuring venues are ready and presentable.
• Welcome and support visitors, employers and community partners on the day, providing a friendly and professional first point of contact.
• Support marketing and promotion of events, including distributing materials, updating event listings and helping capture photos/content for social media.
• Carry out basic administrative tasks linked to partnership and events activity, such as processing enquiries, bookings and attendee lists.
• Support the collection of feedback and evaluation data after events to help inform future planning.
• Respond to day-to-day enquiries from community groups, employers and members of the public wishing to engage with or use SGS facilities.

Skills

Event planning

Customer service

Communication

Administrative tasks

Education

GCSE Maths & English grade C/4 or above

Driving license

Relevant qualification in events, hospitality or related field

Tools

Booking systems

Scheduling systems

Database systems

Job description

SGS College is seeking a proactive Community Partnerships Events Assistant to support planning and delivery of community and employer events across Stroud, Wise, and Filton campuses. You will help set up venues, greet visitors, support promotions, and handle admin tasks for partnerships and events.

Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths/English, a driving license for travel, and experience in events or customer service within education or related sectors.