Events & Marketing Lead for Major College Events

Shorefields; Benfleet; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension provision

Annual Staff Awards

CPD days

Free onsite parking

Eye care vouchers

Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant

Well-being days

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Hybrid Working available

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Shorefields is seeking an Events Marketing Coordinator to lead the organisation and execution of major events, including Open Evenings, Graduation Ceremonies, and student awards. The role requires collaboration across teams to create compelling publications and marketing collateral that reflect our brand and digital capabilities.

You will plan campaigns, analyse event data, manage budgets, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to ensure recruitment targets are met and branding remains

Qualifications

• Educated to a degree level or with equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of two years experience in either events management or marketing.
• Experience in developing marketing collateral.
• Demonstratable experience of running events from conception to completion.
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise your work.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse range of audiences.
• Ability to find imaginative and practical solutions.
• Ability to engage and build effective relationships with stakeholders and committees quickly.
• Self-motivated, energetic and proactive approach which reflects a positive, enthusiastic, resilient and committed attitude.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage major college events such as Open Evenings, Graduation, and Student Awards.
• Lead creation of key publicationsincluding the prospectus, event literature, and marketing materials.
• Develop and execute internal and external communications strategiesto support student recruitment and engagement.
• Analyse effectiveness of marketing effortsusing data from events and publications to inform future strategies.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, and executionof recruitment campaigns and associated literature.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationshipsinternally and externally to support marketing and events.
• Ensure consistent branding and professional presentationacross campus, particularly during major events.
• Coordinate the production and distributionof marketing content, including photos, videos, and promotional materials.
• Support and contribute to innovative marketing approachesto achieve recruitment and engagement targets.
• Remain flexible and proactive, including working outside standard hours and participating in off-site promotional events

Skills

Event management

Marketing

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Shorefields is seeking an Events Marketing Coordinator to lead the organisation and execution of major events, including Open Evenings, Graduation Ceremonies, and student awards. The role requires collaboration across teams to create compelling publications and marketing collateral that reflect our brand and digital capabilities.

You will plan campaigns, analyse event data, manage budgets, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to ensure recruitment targets are met and branding remains