School Liaison Officer

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a Schools Liaison Officer to enhance student recruitment and promote the college's offerings. The role requires excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends. An outstanding benefits package is provided, including a local government pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

24 days annual leave, rising to 31 after 5 years

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health-related benefits

Free Parking

On site restaurant

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, marketing, business development, or customer service is advantageous.
• Must have access to their own vehicle and be able to travel across the region.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with local schools and careers services.
• Organise and deliver college information events.
• Promote subject-specific activities to raise course awareness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

SCHOOLS LIAISON OFFICER
Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,031 - £31,318 per annum (depending on experience)

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College\'s provision and acknowledged NSCG\'s \'staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners\' \'teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive\' and \'teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive\'. In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2,000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

Our vibrant campuses provide a warm and friendly welcome, with first class facilities and a dedicated staff team who put learner success at the heart of everything they do. Our vision, strategy and culture helps to ensure we are recognised as an outstanding organisation where students and staff thrive, achieve and make a positive contribution to the cultural and economic prosperity of Staffordshire and beyond…we call it being \'committed to excellence\'.

With constant investment to improve our campus and facilities, the recent acquisition of Leek College and the opening of the new £22.5M Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Institute of Technology, now is an exciting time to start your career journey with Staffordshire\'s leading college.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic individual to join our team in the role of Schools Liaison Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career with an Ofsted Outstanding college.

The function of the Schools Liaison team is to positively promote NSCG, and the opportunities it offers, drive student recruitment and provide a point of contact for all of the College\'s contacts with schools in the Staffordshire region and beyond.

Whilst experience in a similar role is advantageous, it is not essential. Applications will be considered from individuals with a proven track record in a sales, marketing, business development or customer service role. You will join an experienced team who are friendly and knowledgeable, with a wealth of sector experience and as such, full training will be given to the right candidate.

Building upon a wide range of current virtual and in-school activities, the post holder will be part of a team responsible for raising awareness of the \'NSCG experience\' amongst prospective students, their parents, schools and careers staff. It goes without saying that as a key brand ambassador, our Schools Liaison Officer will need to be a true \'people person\', always professional, with bags of confidence, a love of networking and an enjoyment of presenting and speaking at events.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all relevant members of staff in local schools and careers services.
• To respond to the individual needs of the schools to ensure that NSCG is positioned as the college of first choice for potential students.
• To assist with the organisation and delivery of college information and advice events including large scale Open Events and Virtual Open Events, which generally take place in the evening or on a Saturday morning.
• To assist, the team in developing, co-ordinating and promoting subject specific activities (including large subject specific taster events attended by 15-220 school pupils), to raise awareness of full time courses and apprenticeships.

Required Skills and Experience

• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a closely-knit department, acting as a true team player and making a positive contribution to the team and its ongoing success.
• Ability to work flexibly, with some early morning, late evening and occasional weekend working expected.
• Must have access to own vehicle and ability to travel to schools across the entire region.

What\'s in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
• 24 days annual leave per year, rising to 31 following 5 years\' service PLUS bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.
• Free Parking
• On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

How to apply

To apply for the role of Schools Liaison Officer please click \'Apply Now\' to complete an online application form.

(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 5th October 2025.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.