Schools and Events Officer

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East Kent Colleges Group is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Schools and Events Officer to join our Marketing and Student Recruitment team. This is a varied, outward-facing role where no two days are the same, offering the opportunity to make a real difference by inspiring young people and their influencers across our local communities.

Working at the heart of our outreach activity, you will help raise awareness of the wide range of education and career opportunities available at EKC Group through engaging events, workshops and school-based activities. You’ll be a confident communicator, an excellent organiser and someone who thrives on collaboration and being out in the community.

• Support the planning and delivery of an annual calendar of schools engagement, community outreach and recruitment events
• Coordinate and support College open events, ensuring a positive and welcoming experience for prospective students and families
• Deliver engaging workshops, presentations and activities in schools and community settings to raise aspirations
• Work closely with colleagues across Colleges and Business Units to develop impactful outreach activity
• Build strong relationships with local schools, community organisations and external stakeholders
• Act as a professional and positive ambassador for East Kent Colleges Group
• Travel regularly across East Kent to support events and engagement activity

• Generous Annual Leave – 26 days FTE per annum
• Learning and Development Opportunities – 3-4 annual paid group development days, bespoke programmes e.g. First Line Manager Development Programme and strong internal progression – 1 in 3 roles are filled internally
• Flexible Personal Leave – Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks – Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes.
• Wellbeing and Health Support – Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return‑to‑work support
• Culture and Recognition – Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco‑friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net‑zero by 2030

• A confident and engaging communicator with strong creative and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable travelling across East Kent to work with a wide range of internal colleagues and external stakeholders
• Experienced in creating and delivering engaging presentations, workshops or activities (experience with young people would be an advantage)
• Highly organised with excellent administrative skills and strong attention to detail
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a small, supportive team
• Proactive and confident when meeting new people and representing the organisation

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Location:

Chatham, England, United Kingdom. Salary: £28,000.00–£30,000.00 (Chatham) / £28,000.00–£30,000.00 (Sittingbourne) (these details reflect the posting information).