Schools and Events Officer

Kentjobs; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks a Schools and Events Officer to join their Marketing and Recruitment team. The role involves planning workshops and events to raise awareness of educational opportunities. The successful candidate should have strong communication skills, an engaging workshop approach, and a commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and holiday entitlement

Access to online discounts via Rewards Scheme

Cycle to work and car leasing schemes

Generous pension scheme with 18% employer contribution

Time off for personal events

Community Days and Annual Staff Celebration Day

Qualifications

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can create engaging workshops for learners.
• Enjoys working in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and delivery of annual events and activities.
• Coordinate College open events.
• Travel frequently throughout local communities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Engagement

Enthusiasm

Inclusivity

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for aSchools and Events Officerto join our Marketing and Student Recruitment team.

As an Officer, you willplay a vital role in raising the aspirations of young people and increasing awareness of the wide range of education opportunities available at East Kent Colleges Group. This is done through a series of planned workshops, presentations, and well-planned events.

In this role you will also:

• Support the creation and delivery of annual events and activities in local schools, and within communities across East Kent.
• Coordinate College open events.
• Travel frequently throughout local communities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across our Colleges and Business Units.
• Work with external stakeholders from a wide range of professions

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of ourbenefitswhen working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

• Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
• Access to 100's of online discounts via our Rewards Scheme (Inc. Restaurant, Grocery, Retail, Gym, Holidays)
• Access to cycle to work, car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
• Generous pension scheme -18% employer contribution
• Being part of a company with a Eco-Sustainability focus of being Net-Zero
• Time off for your child's first day at school, moving home and for interviews
• My 10 Days initiative - bid for up-to 10 days off work to pursue voluntary work
• Being part of Community Days and Annual Staff Celebration Day

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills.
• Can create engaging workshops to learners.
• Enjoys working in a team setting.
• Is Confident and enthusiastic.
• Will provide a safe and inclusive learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to travel around East Kent to meet with both internal and external stakeholders, alongside delivering a wide range of engaging initiatives to learners in a range of settings.

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