Schools Liaison Coordinator

Plumpton College; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an outstanding employee to coordinate promotional activities with schools and colleges. The ideal candidate should have experience in student recruitment and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include managing relationships and promoting land-based industries. The role requires travel, flexibility, and can involve early starts and evening work.

Benefits

Up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Comprehensive CPD and teacher training

Free onsite parking

Discounted Plumpton wine

Staff discounts on Plumpton courses

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Free use of the onsite gym

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing or student recruitment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage relationships.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate promotional activities with schools and colleges.
• Enhance the image of land-based industries.
• Engage with schools on a day-to-day basis.

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit an outstanding employee to organise, coordinate and actively deliver all promotional activity with schools and colleges on behalf of the college to meet annual KPIs relating to student enrolments. The scope of this role includes all of Plumpton College's provision relevant to school children and recent school leaders, including 14+, Further and Higher Education and Apprenticeships.

Role and responsibilities

The ideal candidate will actively promote and enhance the image of land-based industries by coordinating a targeted cross-college approach to engaging with schools and colleges, managing the relationships with schools and colleges on a day-to-day basis. The postholder will work closely with the Student Recruitment and Events Officer and the wider Marketing team.

Travel

Please note: This role includes travel around the local area and further afield, making it ideal for someone who thrives on a flexible schedule and can work autonomously with confidence, as it includes regular early starts and evening work to accommodate school visits and other events.

About Plumpton College

Plumpton College is a leading provider of land and environmental education in the UK, situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park. We offer a wide range of vocational and academic courses for students of all ages studying from level 1 to Masters degree and across nineteen subject areas including agriculture, animal management, veterinary sciences, horticulture, equine studies, wine, and environmental studies.

Values

Our approach is underpinned by our core values - Professional, Ambitious, Passionate, Supportive, Progressive, and Enterprising - which guide everything we do, from the classroom to the boardroom. We are proud to foster a culture that expects high standards, encourages innovation, and prioritises the learner experience.

Benefits

• Up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive CPD and teacher training (where applicable)
• TOTUM card; Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking; discounted Plumpton wine; staff discounts on Plumpton courses; free eye tests; cycle to work scheme; and free use of the onsite gym

Recruitment process

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.

Commitment to equality and safeguarding

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.