Job Description

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you\'re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

About the role: Events and Schools Partnership Executive

Activate Learning are now looking for an Events and Schools Partnership Executive to join our Events and Engagement team, working across our Oxfordshire colleges.

In this exciting and highly rewarding role, you will support in the organisation and running of on-campus events across our campuses in the Oxfordshire region, allowing our courses to come to life for potential learners.

You will also support our Schools Partnership team in building and maintaining effective relationships with our local schools and stakeholders across the education landscape to ensure potential learners are aware of our comprehensive course offer. This will involve attending school assemblies, workshops and career evening events to deliver engaging presentations and widen access to information, advice and guidance that supports learners on their next steps.

Our Marketing department is a broad, collaborative team comprising of PR and Communications, Events and School Partnership, and Design and Digital Marketing. Being a large team, there are opportunities to grow within the role and we hope you will have a transformational career journey with us. In addition to the role being incredibly varied and rewarding, there are many ways in which to continuously develop your skillset and knowledge base through getting involved with and taking the lead on events and partnership-related projects across the group.

Permanent, full-time role, working 37 hours per week

Salary: \xc2\xa328,627 per annum

Location: Flexibility to be based at City of Oxford College or Banbury & Bicester College, with opportunities of working from home and regular travel to other sites and local schools/stakeholders.

What do you need to be a successful Events and Schools Partnership Executive at Activate Learning?

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and a great team working ethic, with strong communication skills and the ability to deliver engaging and interactive presentations and group sessions.

• Experience of working in an educational environment or with young people is essential
• You will have excellent customer relationship skills
• Experience in an events or marketing role is desirable
• Good knowledge of the 14+ education environment is desirable - full training will be provided

There will be some travel within the role, so a clean driving license and use of a car is essential.

This post could suit an events or education partnerships specialist looking for a new area of development, or could be an excellent opportunity for a Teacher, Tutor, Youth Worker, or education support professional looking for a change in career path.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Here are some of our benefits:

• Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
• An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
• Specialised support and development for teaching staff
• Access to qualified coaches for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
• Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee resource groups
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend vacancy incentive
• Access to student discount programmes

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive.

We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application form.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity.

Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

If an agency submits an unsolicited CV to any partner or employee of our company, you should be aware that they have no authority to enter into an arrangement with you. Should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contact the agencies on our preferred suppliers list.

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