Schools Outreach & Careers Advisor

Nottingham College; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension

Staff discounts

Travel schemes

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking a passionate and engaging Schools Liaison Officer to inspire the next generation of learners and help them make confident decisions about their post-16 pathways.

This dynamic role involves representing the College in schools, communities, and events, raising awareness of our courses and guiding students toward informed post-16 choices. You will travel across Nottinghamshire, with access to your own car, and occasional early mornings or evenings for events.

Qualifications

• Confident and engaging communicator, particularly with young people.
• Skilled in public speaking and delivering presentations.
• Creative, empathetic, and student-focused.
• Experienced in working with young people or education settings (desirable).
• Confident in managing group behaviour while providing effective guidance and support.
• Highly organised and able to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging presentations, workshops and assemblies in schools.
• Plan and coordinate an inspiring outreach programme (including attraction activities, advice, and guidance).
• Organise and lead campus tours across Nottingham College sites.
• Represent the College at events such as parents’ evenings, careers fairs, and open events.
• Provide 1:1 careers advice to support student progression and enrolment.
• Work collaboratively with Marketing, Curriculum, Careers, and Student Operations teams.

Skills

Public speaking

Engaging communicator

Student-focused

Organised

Problem solving

Behaviour management

Education

Careers qualification desirable

Job description

Nottingham College is seeking a passionate and engaging Schools Liaison Officer to inspire the next generation of learners and help them make confident decisions about their post-16 pathways.

This dynamic role involves representing the College in schools, communities, and events, raising awareness of our courses and guiding students toward informed post-16 choices. You will travel across Nottinghamshire, with access to your own car, and occasional early mornings or evenings for events.