Schools Liaison Coordinator

Plumpton College; Plumpton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Plumpton is seeking a candidate to manage student recruitment and engage schools and colleges, ensuring annual enrolment KPIs are met. This role involves coordinating various educational provisions and promoting land-based industries. The ideal candidate will possess strong promotional and relationship management skills, be willing to travel, and have flexible working hours. A competitive salary and attractive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Comprehensive CPD and teacher training

TOTUM card

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Discounted Plumpton wine

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Free use of the onsite gym

Qualifications

• Strong promotional skills for engaging schools and colleges.
• Ability to manage relationships and coordinate events.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and deliver promotional activities to meet enrolment KPIs.
• Coordinate relevant educational provisions for school children.
• Promote land-based industries and engage with local educational institutions.
• Manage relationships with schools and colleges.
• Travel for school visits and events.

Job description

Overview

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and deliver all promotional activity with schools and colleges on behalf of the college to meet annual KPIs relating to student enrolments.
• Coordinate the college’s provision relevant to school children and recent school leaders, including 14+, Further and Higher Education and Apprenticeships.
• Actively promote and enhance the image of land-based industries by coordinating a targeted cross-college approach to engaging with schools and colleges.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with schools and colleges and work closely with the Student Recruitment and Events Officer and the wider Marketing team.
• Travel around the local area and further afield, with regular early starts and evening work to accommodate school visits and other events.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 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 and staff discounts on Plumpton courses
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free use of the onsite gym

Other

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.

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.