Events and Outreach Officer Location: Colchester Institute Salary Band: £ 27,320.80 to £ 29,783.52 per year 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 institutions 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 Colleges recruitment and engagement goals. Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, local organisations, and key stakeholders to broaden the reach of the Colleges 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. Essential Requirements: 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. 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.