Student Recruitment and Engagement Officer

Overview

Job Title: Student Recruitment and Engagement Officer

Department: Marketing & Student Recruitment

Location: Any Campus

Salary: £25,281 to £27,956 per annum

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 01 March 2026

Reference: 0856-25-R2

Please note – Previously applicants need not reapply.

About Education Partnership North East (EPNE)

At EPNE our ‘purpose’ is our north star. It is what we expect of ourselves every single day and why we ask all staff to keep our purpose front and centre in all that they do.

Our Purpose is to “unlock potential, create opportunities, and transform lives through outstanding education, skills and training”. Rooted in our transformative power, it communicates our work in tackling inequalities, removing barriers, and improving the life chances of the people and the communities we serve.

We nurture our very special culture. Our unifying values framework “The actions we take the choices we make – The actions I take the choices I make” represents the character of our college group, and are grounded in the belief that every action, by every individual, contributes to our success. This why we encourage empowered individuals, personal accountability and growth.

Building on our remarkable past, creativity and pioneering spirit, we are moving forward with courage into the future, improving what we do, remaining action-orientated, and innovating to make an exceptional difference for the world we live in. Shaping futures for a better tomorrow, join our changemaking community now.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which EPNE was graded as being Outstanding across all areas – Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

About The Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of audiences through events, presentations, workshops, and one-to-one interactions. You will be a natural relationship-builder, able to establish strong, professional connections with colleagues, schools, community organisations, and external partners.

As a proactive and organised individual, you will demonstrate excellent time management and attention to detail, capable of planning and delivering multiple high-quality events simultaneously. As a changemaker, creativity and innovation are essential, particularly when designing memorable engagement experiences that reflect the college\’s values and appeal to diverse learner groups. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and external partners while remaining responsive to changing priorities and feedback.

About The Role

The purpose of the role is to work within a small team to deliver engaging recruitment and promotional events that drive student enrolment across all college cohorts (16–18, HE, adult learners, apprenticeships and more). You will play a key role in building strong relationships with schools, community partners and external organisations, while promoting the college’s offer through presentations, outreach activity, and innovative engagement experiences.

Role Responsibilities

• Plan & Deliver Recruitment Events: Organise impactful internal and external events (e.g. open days, campus visits, school outreach) aligned with strategic priorities and subject areas.
• Promote College Offerings: Deliver engaging presentations and workshops to showcase college pathways, filling gaps in local education and training.
• Develop External Partnerships: Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, community groups, and other partners, acting as the main contact for outreach efforts.
• Event Promotion: Collaborate with Marketing to promote events via digital, print, and social media channels, ensuring consistent and engaging messaging.
• Track & Evaluate Impact: Use data and the CRM system to monitor event performance, measure engagement, and inform continuous improvement.
• Co-ordinate with Colleagues: Work with a variety of stakeholders across the entire group including curriculum, student services, estates and other teams as required.

Qualifications

• You will need a valid UK Driving license and access to your own vehicle.
• Level 2 Maths and English
• A professional quality in a related field and/or Level 6 qualification is desirable but not essential

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience of public speaking such as delivering presentations or workshops
• Experience of working in an events related or marketing role
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive, collaborative and results driven
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Suitability to work with young people

What’s in it for you?

Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays – (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% – 28.68%)
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
• Free parking on most campuses
• Free Gym access available at Bede Campus

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Please contact emily.hodgkiss@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk should you wish to have an informal chat about the role.

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