Recruitment & Engagement Officer

Doncaster College; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution is seeking a Recruitment and Engagement Officer in Scunthorpe. The successful candidate will engage future students, represent higher education provisions, and build relationships with the community. Essential qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths, as well as strong communication and organizational skills. The role offers competitive salary and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 Bookable annual leave days

Professional development opportunities

Access to same-day GP appointments

On-site gym

Discounted cafe services

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend recruitment events including college fairs and school visits.
• Deliver engaging presentations, workshops, and campus tours.
• Build relationships with schools and education stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational abilities

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths

Job description

The vacancy

Are you passionate about education and skilled at building connections? DN Colleges Group is seeking a dynamic, outgoing individual to take on the role of Recruitment and Engagement Officer. You’ll play a vital part in engaging future students, representing our Higher Education provision, and making a lasting impression on the communities we serve. If you're driven, well-organised and thrive in interactive environments — we’d love to hear from you.

Essential Criteria

• GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths
• Previous experience in a customer-facing role
• Excellent communication skills — written, verbal and presentation
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• A full UK Driving Licence

Key Responsibilities

• Attend recruitment events, including college fairs and school visits
• Deliver engaging presentations, workshops and campus tours
• Provide guidance on applications, finance and student life
• Collaborate with marketing and academic teams to promote open days and tours
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and evaluate recruitment data
• Build relationships with schools and education stakeholders
• Organise event logistics including venue bookings and intern coordination
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding and data protection policies

Why join us?

• Competitive salary
• 30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Subsidised canteen & coffee shops.

Additional Information

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS. Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Closing date: 24th August 2025 Interview date: 2nd September 2025

For further information about this role, please contact: [e-mail]

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About Us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally.

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

• Ambition: To achieve the highest standards.
• Support: A caring, safe and inclusive environment.
• Partnership: Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.
• Innovation: We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.
• Responsibility: We take individual and collective responsibility.
• Equality: We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.