Student Recruitment and Events Officer

Plumpton College; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Student Recruitment and Events Officer to promote courses and build relationships with schools. Responsibilities include attending events, conducting outreach, and providing campus tours. Ideal candidates have experience in education, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to high standards. This role is full-time and based in Lewes.

Benefits

Up to 26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Comprehensive CPD

TOTUM card

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Discounted Plumpton wine

Staff discounts on courses

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Free use of the onsite gym

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting is preferred.
• Professional, hardworking, and a proactive team player.
• Willingness to travel, work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Join the Schools and Colleges Liaison Team to promote the college.
• Represent the college at secondary schools and colleges.
• Attend careers events, present assemblies, run workshops.

Skills

Excellent communication

Confident public speaking

Strong organisational skills

Flexibility

Job description

Student Recruitment and Events Officer

Job details

Details and application information for Plumpton College.

• Posting date: 22 September 2025
• Salary: £25,800 to £29,700 per year, pro rata
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 10 October 2025
• Location: Plumpton, Lewes
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Plumpton College
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: SR&EO Oct25

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 foster a culture that expects high standards, encourages innovation, and prioritises the learner experience.

Responsibilities

• Join the Schools and Colleges Liaison Team to promote Plumpton College and its courses.
• Represent the College at secondary schools and colleges, visiting and building relationships in your area.
• Attend careers events, present assemblies, run workshops, and conduct outreach activities.
• Utilise both Plumpton College campus and the Horticultural campus at One Garden Brighton, Stanmer Park for activities.
• Deliver sessions with prospective students and provide campus tours.
• Work with the Marketing team and report to the Marketing Manager; day-to-day supervision by the Schools & Colleges Co-ordinator.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting is preferred.
• Excellent communication, confident public speaking, and strong organisational skills.
• Professional, hardworking, and a proactive team player; flexible and able to work to deadlines.
• Willingness to travel, work evenings and weekends as many school events occur outside standard hours.

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
• TOTUM card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted Plumpton wine
• Staff discounts on Plumpton courses
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free use of the onsite gym

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.