Events and Outreach Officer

Time commitment: Permanent – Full Time
Salary: £27,320 – £29,783 per annum
Location: Colchester
Reference code: CINO192096
Closing Date: 11/06/2025

Are you a dynamic organiser with a passion for connecting communities through impactful events? Do you have the creativity and leadership skills to drive strategic outreach that elevates an institution’s profile? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Events and Outreach Officer at Colchester Institute.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and motivate a small team to successfully deliver internal and external events, including college open events, graduation ceremonies, community outreach activities, and partner school engagement.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and deliver creative and strategic event campaigns that support the College’s recruitment and engagement goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, local organisations, and key stakeholders to broaden the reach of the College’s offerings.
• Oversee logistics, budgeting, and evaluation for all events to ensure successful delivery and continuous improvement.
• Represent Colchester Institute at external events and act as a key ambassador for our brand and values.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades 4 – 9 or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Minimum of a Level 3 qualification.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Experience presenting and public speaking to a range of different audiences.

If you meet the essential requirements criteria listed in this overview, please contact our People & Culture team on jobline@colchester.ac.uk or call 01206 583360. Only those who meet our essential criteria will be considered for this opening.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL. Applicants are encouraged to apply directly to us and should not be persuaded to go through an agency. Colchester Institute will not accept agency fees for recruitment activities unless there is an active engagement linked to a specific role that has been agreed upon in advance. We will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants sent to the College by agencies on a speculative basis or in response to our advertisements. Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to College staff on a speculative basis. The College will initiate contact with agencies via our People & Culture team if we require assistance with a vacancy.

Additional Information: Colchester Institute is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We strive to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Criminal Records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.Colchester Institute will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.Please visit our website www.colchester.ac.uk to obtain further details about the College.

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