Outreach Officer

Outreach Officerwho has an understanding of the live events and creative industries, with exceptional presentation and organisational skills, as well as being a confident communicator is required for a well-established organisation based in South Kirkby, West Yorkshire.

SALARY: £24,000 - £27,000 per annum (DOE) + Benefits

LOCATION: South Kirkby, West Yorkshire (WF9)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week

KEY REQUIREMENT:Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence.

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Outreach Officer who has an understanding of the live events and creative industries, with exceptional presentation and organisational skills, as well as being a confident communicator.

The primary purpose of the Outreach Officer is to connect, develop and maintain relationships with targeted Education Partners, influencers, and industry to support the Academy’s outreach efforts. Raising awareness of the career prospects available in the live events and creative industries and establishing the Academy as the institution of choice for potential students, their advisors, parents, and teachers.

As the Outreach Officer you will engage and build networks with targeted schools and colleges throughout the UK and beyond. The post holder will deliver engaging educational workshops and inspirational activities set to engage and champion creative industry education.

The Outreach Officer will be a key member of the Academy’s outreach and recruitment strategies and will work closely with the wider Marketing and Academic teams. Working closely and collaboratively with the Student Support & Experience and Marketing teams, you will support the delivery of key recruitment activities and events such as Open Days, Applicant Days & key recruitment fairs and exhibitions.

ABOUT THE ACADEMY

The Academy provide the best possible training for the live events and entertainment sector, with fantastic industry links and state-of-the-art production facilities.

As a privately funded organisation, they bridge the gap between industry and education, working closely with leading professionals to respond quickly to current skills shortages and deliver degree programmes in line with specific demands. They provide relevant, up-to-date education so that students get a real taste of what life is like in the live events and entertainment industry, with a significant focus on employability.

DUTIES

Your duties will include:

• Plan, prepare and deliver the Academy’s Progression Package

• In collaboration with the Student Support & Experience Team, ensure outreach activities are highly engaging, inspirational and audience-appropriate

• Represent the Academy at appropriate student recruitment fairs and high-profile higher education promotional events

• Co-ordinate a team of Student & Alumni Ambassadors to represent the Academy

• Initiate, develop, and maintain relationships with targeted Education Partners, their students, advisors, and any relevant influencers

• Target audiences of prospective students, parents, teachers, and career advisers to raise awareness of career prospects and educational pathways offered at the Academy

• Plan, prepare and deliver key outreach events for targeted audiences

• In collaboration with the Student Support & Experience and Marketing teams, support the delivery of key recruitment activities and events throughout the academic year

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Full driving licence

• Understanding of the live events and creative industries and the careers within them

• IT Literate (MS Office, emails, internet & social media use)

• Exceptional presentation skills and confident communicator

• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in dealing directly with a wide variety of people

• Flexible approach to working, excellent time management skills

• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team

• Ability to provide leadership in logistical and administrative support

• Demonstrable commitment to developing new skills and personal and professional development

Desirable

• Understanding of the higher education (HE) student recruitment process and associated communication pipelines

• Experience working within the live events or creative industries

BENEFITS

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Paternity Package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Lunches Provided
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Car Parking
• Electric Car Scheme
• Staff development and training opportunities

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P12066

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