Meeting and Events Coordinator: Careers and Work Experience

Loreto Sixth Form College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Manchester is looking for an enthusiastic individual to manage the careers events calendar and support various college-wide initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating work experience opportunities for students, working alongside the Careers Manager and external partners to enhance career development. Effective organizational skills and a proactive approach are essential for success in this role, contributing to a positive learning environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning and coordination.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver an annual careers events calendar.
• Support the Careers Manager with cross-college events.
• Contribute to maintaining the internal SharePoint site.

Skills

Event planning

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

The College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well‐organised individual to take responsibility for planning the careers annual events calendar and support the Careers Manager in the development and delivery of cross‑college careers events. The post holder will plan and deliver a weekly programme of events in line with the department calendar. They will represent the College at local careers networks and work closely with the College's careers partners and Careers Manager to ensure the achievement of the Gatsby Benchmark.

The post holder will contribute to the College's tutorial programme and proactively maintain the internal SharePoint site with up‑to‑date adverts and information. In addition, they will provide a range of general administrative support to the department. The post holder will also support the administration of DBS checks for students and keep learner records relating to careers activities up to date on departmental documents and careers platforms.

They will liaise with external bodies, relevant staff across the College and parents/carers to help secure appropriate work experience opportunities for students, ensuring learners receive a high‑quality experience. This will include supporting visits to students on work experience placements and contributing to Partnership High School events and activities. The post holder will also support other cross‑college events and activities in line with the needs of the College, building strong relationships with employers and stakeholders to enhance opportunities for learners.

About the College

Loreto Sixth Form College has been awarded a second consecutive outstanding rating in all areas under the latest framework in our December 2022 inspection. Ofsted noted “Leaders place a very high priority on staff mental health and wellbeing including workload. For example, staff can access counselling services, chaplaincy support, and the employee assistance programme.” Loreto strives for excellence in staff and students alike, ensuring “Students benefit from an inclusive learning environment that celebrates their individual contributions to the college.”

Loreto Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates and post holders including volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. This includes an online search for shortlisted candidates, as well as a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check with barred list information and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies for successful candidates.

Supporting Statement

In your supporting statement we ask you to outline why you are interested in the role and how you feel you are suited to it with reference to the criteria in the person specification. This is part of the application process and therefore will be assessed. You must tell us how you meet the criteria listed.