Senior Events and Engagement Officer in Norwich

Are you a dynamic events professional who knows how to turn a great idea into an unforgettable experience? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same? City College Norwich is looking for a Senior Events and Engagement Officer to lead, inspire and deliver exceptional events and engagement activity across our vibrant and diverse college community.

As our Senior Events and Engagement Officer, you’ll play a key role in shaping how the college connects with future learners, partners, and the wider community. From large‑scale community events to college celebrations and targeted recruitment campaigns, you’ll ensure every event reflects the high standards, creativity and ambition of City College Norwich.

You’ll take the lead on planning, delivering and evaluating multi‑channel engagement activity, working closely with colleagues across academic and professional services teams. With strong leadership skills, you’ll manage staff and cross‑college project groups, ensuring seamless event delivery and outstanding audience experiences.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning and delivery of major public events and college celebrations.
• Providing operational leadership for all events and engagement activity.
• Managing the events budget and ensuring value for money.
• Using data and audience insight to drive strategy and measure impact.
• Overseeing multi‑channel communications and event promotion.
• Writing and editing high‑quality content for digital and print platforms.
• Maintaining accurate and engaging event information across college websites.
• Building strong relationships with academic teams, partners and senior leaders.
• Representing the Marketing team at internal and external meetings.
• Supporting wider marketing, communications and recruitment activity.

We’re looking for someone who is:

Qualifications

• An experienced events and marketing professional with at least three years’ experience.
• Skilled in delivering large‑scale events and managing resources effectively.
• A confident communicator with excellent writing skills and a flair for engaging content.
• Comfortable using online tools including CMS platforms, social media and email marketing systems.
• A collaborative team player, but equally confident working independently.
• Creative, strategic, resilient and ready to bring fresh ideas.
• Committed to safeguarding and the values of an inclusive education environment.

Why join us? You’ll become part of a supportive, forward‑thinking Marketing and Events team committed to delivering outstanding experiences for prospective students, employers and community partners. This role offers the chance to make a real impact, shape college‑wide engagement activity and work on projects that bring the college’s brand and mission to life.

Closing date: Wednesday 18 February 2025 at Midnight

Safeguarding and recruitment: As a College we are required to undertake various Safer Recruitment checks as set out within the guidance from the Department for Education Keeping Child Safe in Education. We require all staff to undertake an enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS Check and to register with the DBS Update Service.

Please note: From 28 November 2020 the government implemented changes to the filtering rules, and we have been instructed that we cannot accept any update service checks on DBS certificates that have been issued before this date. Therefore, a new one must be completed with City College Norwich.