National Schools & Engagement Events Lead

ICMP - The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance; Leeds; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

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Job summary

ADE Education UK is seeking an experienced Schools & Engagement Events Manager to shape how prospective students experience our institutions before enrolment and how they connect with our community throughout their journey.

You will lead a national schools engagement programme, develop event frameworks, manage logistics and budgets, and support major institutional events such as Welcome Week and Graduation across campuses in Leeds, Liverpool and London.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading schools outreach, student recruitment, community engagement or large-scale events programmes
• Proven ability to develop strategic frameworks, standards and scalable operational models
• Strong understanding of recruitment pipelines, widening participation and conversion activity
• Experience working successfully within complex or matrix environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to evaluate performance and inform strategy
• Ability to influence and lead colleagues without direct line management responsibility
• Outstanding communication and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a national programme of engagement activity with schools, colleges and community partners
• Build meaningful relationships with educators, careers advisers, music hubs, creative organisations and youth groups
• Identify opportunities to expand our reach and strengthen our presence within schools and colleges
• Develop engaging workshops, talks, campus visits and outreach activities that showcase opportunities within the creative industries
• Act as an ambassador for ICMP and SAE Institute across external engagement activities
• Lead the planning and delivery of Open Days, applicant events, taster sessions and campus experience activities
• Represent the organisation at UCAS exhibitions, careers fairs and higher education events
• Ensure prospective students and their supporters receive a welcoming, engaging and memorable experience at every touchpoint
• Work collaboratively with Marketing, Admissions and Recruitment colleagues to develop impactful engagement activities that support student decision-making
• Continuously evaluate participant feedback and engagement outcomes to improve future experiences
• Demonstrable experience developing or contributing to engagement, outreach or event strategies
• Demonstrable ability to balance strategic planning with successful operational delivery
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-management skills
• Strong organisational and project management abilities
• Experience using feedback, evaluation and data to improve engagement outcomes
• Experience within a creative, arts, media or specialist education environment
• Experience delivering Open Days, applicant events or student recruitment events
• Experience supporting Welcome Week, induction programmes or Graduation ceremonies
• Knowledge of widening participation, access initiatives or student engagement practice
• Experience working across multiple campuses or locations
• Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce or similar platforms

Job description

ADE Education UK is seeking an experienced Schools & Engagement Events Manager to shape how prospective students experience our institutions before enrolment and how they connect with our community throughout their journey.

You will lead a national schools engagement programme, develop event frameworks, manage logistics and budgets, and support major institutional events such as Welcome Week and Graduation across campuses in Leeds, Liverpool and London.