Student Outreach & Engagement Officer (Term-Time)

Newbury College, Inc.; Newbury; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Free annual flu jab

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff events

Job summary

Newbury College is seeking a School Engagement Officer to inspire local schools and the broader community, promoting the college and its post-16 options. You will lead outreach activities, coordinate events, and maintain informative records while acting as a friendly ambassador for the institution.

Ideal candidates will be organised, people-focused and comfortable presenting to groups of young learners, with strong communication and Microsoft 365 skills.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or willingness to achieve this).
• Full UK driving licence or ability to travel independently to local schools.
• Experience in a customer-facing role or working with young people.
• Experience in administration or communications.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan and deliver outreach activities in local schools, including assemblies, careers fairs, workshops, taster sessions and campus tours.
• Proactively contact schools to drive interest and generate engagement opportunities.
• Build strong, positive relationships with key school contacts such as Heads of Year and Careers Leads.
• Maintain accurate records of school engagement activity and support regular communication with schools.
• Support the planning and delivery of open events, taster days and on-campus workshops.
• Prepare and distribute event materials and resources for internal and external events.
• Work with curriculum teams to capture student case studies and success stories.
• Act as a friendly, professional ambassador for Newbury College and UCN within the community.

Skills

Public speaking

Event planning

Relationship building

Organisation

Communication

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft 365

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Newbury College is seeking a School Engagement Officer to inspire local schools and the broader community, promoting the college and its post-16 options. You will lead outreach activities, coordinate events, and maintain informative records while acting as a friendly ambassador for the institution.

Ideal candidates will be organised, people-focused and comfortable presenting to groups of young learners, with strong communication and Microsoft 365 skills.