Engagement & Events Officer (Full-time, all year round)

Sevenoaks School; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking an Engagement & Events Officer to manage and coordinate various events. The ideal candidate should hold a degree or equivalent and possess strong organisational and communication skills. You will be responsible for effective communication with diverse stakeholders and managing a variety of tasks. Applicants must be prepared for a rigorous application process, including background checks.

Qualifications

• Must manage a diverse workload effectively.
• Able to communicate confidently and diplomatically.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate events effectively.
• Communicate with internal and external contacts.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Event organisation experience

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sevenoaks School Foundation is currently seeking to appoint an Engagement & Events Officer (Full-time, all year round).

We are looking for someone who is educated to degree level or equivalent with strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, and an ability to manage a diverse workload. The successful candidate will have event organisation experience and the ability to communicate confidently, effectively and diplomatically with both internal and external contacts.

Application process

Please see Job Description above for full details about the role.

How to apply

• For applicants applying from other job boards, please ensure you get diverted to the website that contains our application form.
• For applicants applying directly on the support staff vacancy page of the Sevenoaks School website, please click on ‘Read more’ alongside the role you are applying for and then click on ‘Apply Now’ (Blue button) on the next page that appears and follow the instructions.

Requirements

• To be considered, you will need to complete the full application form and also attach an updated CV.

Important dates

The closing date for applications is 19/10/2025 at 23:59. The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline.

About Sevenoaks

At Sevenoaks School our mission is to ensure that students secure their full potential. We prepare young people for life in a modern, global society and seek to provide every student with excellent role models. Having a diverse staff enhances our school community and we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Safeguarding

Sevenoaks School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and therefore, the offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a number of background checks including but not limited to an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred list check, the taking up and verification of references and the verification of career history and fitness to undertake the role, as well as an online check. Registered Charity No. 1101358.