Engagement and Outreach Coordinator - Business by Design Academy

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London seeks an Engagement and Outreach Coordinator to enhance the visibility of the Business by Design Academy. The role involves developing outreach strategies, building partnerships with educational institutions, and supporting marketing initiatives to attract young learners. Candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in community engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; confident public speaker.
• Proven experience in outreach, education, youth engagement, or community work.
• Understanding of educational environments and familiarity with the UK National Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver outreach programmes to promote BBD Academy.
• Build and maintain partnerships with schools and community organisations.
• Collect feedback and evaluate the success of outreach programmes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Public Speaking

Project Management

Community Engagement

Digital Engagement

Education

Background in Education, Marketing, Youth Work, or Community Development

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Engagement and Outreach Coordinator - Business by Design Academy, London

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21.05.2025

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05.07.2025

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Kurt Geiger | About Us

We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We want to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. For over fifty years our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature. It represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style.

We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism

Role Summary:

The Engagement and Outreach Learning Officer plays a key role in the growth and visibility of the Business by Design (BBD) Academy, supporting both face-to-face and online programmes. This role focuses on building meaningful relationships with schools, colleges, and community groups, developing high-impact engagement strategies, and delivering outreach activities that inspire and attract young people to the Academy’s educational offer. Working closely with the Head of Academy and wider teams, the postholder will support marketing, events, and programme development aligned with our target audience and Academy growth goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver outreach programmes to promote BBD Academy to prospective learners and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with schools, colleges, community organisations, and career services.
• Organise and lead engagement activities including job fairs, school and college visits, and open days.
• Plan and host in-person and virtual taster sessions within the BBD Academy space.
• Represent the Academy at events to raise awareness of both in-person and online offerings.
• Create engaging, age-appropriate learning materials and session content for outreach and summer school activities.
• Conduct research and provide creative input to support the development of new learning experiences.
• Working closely with programme lead and BBD to align outreach activities with curriculum themes and learner pathways.

Marketing and Growth Support

• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure consistent messaging across outreach campaigns.
• Provide insights from schools and learners to inform marketing strategies and materials.
• Support the Academy’s presence across digital platforms through content ideas and social media input.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Collect feedback and evaluate the success of outreach programmes, making data-informed recommendations.
• Maintain records of engagement and report on KPIs relating to outreach, attendance, and conversions

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; confident public speaker and presenter.
• Proven experience in outreach, education, youth engagement, or community work.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of educational environments and familiarity with the UK National Curriculum.
• Creative, learner-focused, and passionate about education and opportunity.
• Experience with digital engagement tools and social media is desirable.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends for events as needed
• A background in education, marketing, youth work, or community development.
• Knowledge or experience in widening participation or inclusion programmes.
• Familiarity with online learning platforms or virtual event delivery.

Our Culture

We’re an energic fast-paced brand that embraces progress and strives for innovation. Hard work is rewarded with new opportunities at every level and kindness is celebrated in everything we do. Our summer working hours accommodate a healthy work life balance. Wellbeing is important to our working culture, which is why we nurture a friendly environment for talent to thrive in, alongside a vibrant social community.

The first Kurt Geiger store opened on London Bond street in 1963. Today, our brand has global appeal and is distributed in hundreds of cities around the world. We operate over 70 stand-alone stores nationwide, including our new flagship store on London Oxford street, and in over 400 stores globally. Beyond stand-alone stores and retail pop ups, our retail partners include some of the world’s most famous department stores.