Job Description

School Liaison & Events Co-ordinator

Permanent | Full Time | 36 Hours per Week

Salary: £29,478 - £34,605 per annum (dependent on experience)

Inspire Futures. Build Connections. Create Outstanding Experiences.

Are you passionate about helping young people make informed choices about their future? Do you enjoy building relationships, delivering engaging events, and working in a role where no two days are the same?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

St Helens College and Knowsley Community College are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated School Liaison & Events Co-ordinator to join our ambitious Marketing and Events Team. This is an exciting opportunity to become one of the key faces of our College Group, helping to inspire the next generation of learners while showcasing the outstanding opportunities available across our campuses.

About the Role

This is a diverse and rewarding role at the heart of our student recruitment activities. You will work closely with schools, students, parents, carers, and colleagues to promote the life-changing educational opportunities available at our Colleges.

You'll play a leading role in planning, organising and delivering a wide range of activities designed to engage prospective students and support them in making informed decisions about their next steps.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering school liaison and outreach activities across the region
• Coordinating and attending careers events and information, advice and guidance sessions
• Organising student taster events and campus tours
• Supporting the planning and delivery of high-profile Open Events and recruitment campaigns
• Representing the College Group at exhibitions, careers fairs and community events

Whether you're presenting to a classroom of Year 11 students, welcoming families to an Open Event, or coordinating a large-scale recruitment campaign, you'll play a vital role in shaping the learner journey from first enquiry through to enrolment.

As this role involves regular travel throughout the North West and attendance at external events, access to your own vehicle is essential.

About You

We're looking for someone with energy, enthusiasm and excellent people skills. You'll be confident engaging with a variety of audiences and passionate about delivering exceptional experiences.

You'll ideally have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence presenting to groups and speaking with young people, parents and professionals
• The ability to build strong and lasting relationships with schools and stakeholders
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine commitment to teamwork

Most importantly, you'll be passionate about making a difference and helping young people realise their potential.

Why Join Us?

At St Helens College and Knowsley Community College, you'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation committed to helping both learners and staff thrive.

In return, we offer:

• A positive, friendly and supportive working environment
• A 36-hour working week
• 34 days annual leave, rising to 39 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays)
• Membership of Merseyside Pension Fund
• Death in Service benefit
• Free gym access and lunchtime yoga sessions
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted Starbucks and catering facilities across our campuses
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Wellbeing events and access to a dedicated wellbeing portal
• Ongoing Continuous Professional Development opportunities
• Excellent career progression opportunities across the College Group

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, build meaningful relationships, and help shape the futures of young people across our region, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Information

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. We therefore encourage candidates to submit their application as soon as possible.

St Helens College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff, students and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Please note that this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration regulations. Applications from candidates requiring sponsorship to work in the UK cannot be considered.

We do not accept speculative CVs or correspondence from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited CVs submitted to the College will not be considered. Where agency support is required, vacancies will be released through the TALOS portal.

Join us and help inspire the next generation while representing one of the region's leading further education providers.