Schools Engagement Officer

WEBRECRUIT; London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a Schools Engagement Officer to support marketing and delivery of educational memberships. This full-time role in London offers a salary of £27,000 per year and flexible working options. The ideal candidate will have strong administration skills, experience in the education sector, and the ability to work effectively with schools. A generous benefits package, including 39 days of leave and pension contributions, is offered.

Benefits

Generous leave allowance

Pension contributions of 8%

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and team support.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Experience in education sector or work with schools.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and marketing of the organisation’s membership.
• Provide tools and resources for planning and staff development.
• Be the first point of contact for queries and maintain content.

Skills

Administration and team support

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Knowledge of education sector

Tools

Contact databases

Website content management systems

Zoom

Moodle/Totara

Job description

Overview

Schools Engagement Officer

£27,000 per year

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Fixed-term contract for 12 months

Based in London / home and flexible working

Our client empowers people with the skills they need to succeed in life. They are now looking to for a Schools Engagement Officer to join them on a full-time basis on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

What you’ll be doing

• This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and support the delivery and marketing of the organisation’s membership and professional development for schools and Early Years settings.
• Support the organisation’s membership offering by providing tools and resources for planning, staff knowledge development and classroom teaching.
• Support the delivery of high-quality training and CPD for schools, including special events such as the annual primary conference.
• Be responsible for supporting delivery and marketing activity, manage membership set-up processes across multiple platforms, and provide administrative support for a programme of primary CPD.
• Be the first point of contact for queries, help keep content up-to-date, track financial and engagement data, and assist with event delivery.
• Work from home under the flexible working policy with London-based requirements: be in London at least six times per year for team and organisational days or other office-based work.

What our client is looking for

• Experience in administration and team support, plus use of contact databases and website content management systems.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience in education sector, children’s literacy, or work with schools and teachers is advantageous.
• Familiarity with online delivery methods such as Zoom and Moodle/Totara is useful.

Why our client’s work is so vital

• Reading and writing changes everything.
• They provide tools to help people get the most out of life, shape their future, and achieve better results at school and in work.
• They work to ensure children have access to books, opportunities to read and to write, and support to communicate effectively.
• They support people to overcome challenges and improve life chances through the power of words – reading, writing, speaking, and listening, from early words to training and jobs.
• They work collaboratively in local communities and focus on areas of the UK facing the biggest challenges.
• They support schools with tools, resources, and programmes to engage and inspire children.
• They campaign to make reading and writing a priority for politicians and decision-makers.
• They support vulnerable adults and people in the criminal justice system and young offenders’ institutions to build skills.

What our client offers you

Our client’s team is passionate about their mission, with a strong, positive culture based on shared values and respect. Flexible working options are available, and the workplace encourages you to be yourself and contribute to success.

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include a generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), pension contributions of 8% of annual salary, a cycle-to-work scheme, an employee assistance programme, and other health and wellbeing benefits.

Application details

Our client values diversity in all its forms and welcomes applications from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which they work. Increasing representation among staff is a goal to enhance impact.

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Closing date: 10am, Wednesday 24 September 2025

Please note, our client does not accept CVs.

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