Engagement Assistant

JETS - Jockeys Education & Training Scheme; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist training provider located near Doncaster is seeking an Engagement Assistant. You will work to engage educational settings and raise awareness of college courses. Ideal candidates are motivated, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have excellent communication abilities. A full, clean driving license is necessary. The position offers competitive pay and flexibility with remote work.

Benefits

Access to a pool car

Mobile phone and IT equipment

Initial holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be a highly motivated, results-driven 'people person'.
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills required.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Engage with educational settings and organizations to raise awareness of the college.
• Increase applications for college courses.
• Work independently and as part of a dedicated team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Telephone manner

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

IT skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Location: South Yorkshire. The successful candidate will need to live within a commutable distance of Doncaster, as regular office-based work will be required.

Full-Time – Permanent (37 hours per week). We offer a competitive remuneration package including access to a pool car.

The National Horseracing College seeks to employ an Engagement Assistant to join its enthusiastic, vibrant and hardworking team. As one of only two specialist horseracing colleges in the UK, this independent training provider delivers training for people in both racing and other equine industries. Located in the scenic grounds of a private estate near Doncaster, it achieved Ofsted Grade 2 in 2022.

The role entails engaging with educational settings and organisations that work with young people to raise awareness of the college and our courses, and thereby increasing applications for the same.

To be selected for this interesting, challenging role, you must be a highly motivated, results-driven ‘people person’ with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. An excellent telephone manner and the ability to work independently, as well as enjoying working as part of a small and dedicated team is essential.

Good IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential, as is being a confident communicator with excellent presentation and written communication skills.

This hybrid role will require some time to be spent at the college. Flexibility is essential with regard to remote work. A willingness to travel throughout the UK, including overnight stays, evening and occasional weekend work is required.

We offer a competitive remuneration package including access to a pool car, a mobile phone and IT equipment, an initial holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays and a contributory pension scheme. Applicants must have a full, clean driving licence.

Application: To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Zoe Horne:[e-mail] . Closing Date for Applicants: Friday, 22 August 2025

Your covering letter must state your location and salary expectation.

Please note,we will be speaking to and interviewing candidates throughout the advertised period. To avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to fill the post at any time.

The selected applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The College meets equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding children and young people requirements.

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