Location: Kettering, Tresham College – Kettering Campus.
Contract Type: Permanent, full‑time – 37 hours per week, 52 weeks a year.
Salary: £30,915 – £41,085 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, retail and leisure discounts, and professional development opportunities.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not offered.
We are currently seeking an Events Executive to join our Events and Engagement department at The Bedford College Group.
Responsibilities
* Event Management & Delivery Excellence – Project manage and deliver high‑quality events (recruitment, enrolment, awards and graduations), ensuring professional, engaging and memorable experiences for all stakeholders.
* Planning, Logistics & Compliance – Coordinate all event logistics including venues, staffing, equipment and schedules, ensuring full compliance with safeguarding, health & safety and budget requirements.
* Stakeholder Engagement & Service Delivery – Provide an “agency‑style” support service to internal teams, advising on event planning, aligning delivery to strategic objectives and enhancing the student journey.
* Content Creation & Promotion – Capture events through photography and videography, creating engaging content for social media and promoting the College’s brand and student experience.
* Evaluation, Improvement & Professional Practice – Monitor event success through feedback and reporting, drive continuous improvement, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and professional standards.
Qualifications
* Qualifications & Event Management Expertise – Educated to Level 4 with GCSE English and maths, and proven experience delivering and managing events end‑to‑end with measurable impact.
* Event Delivery, Planning & Logistics – Strong experience managing budgets, logistics, suppliers and communications, ensuring high‑quality, well‑organised events that meet objectives and stakeholder expectations.
* Content Creation & Digital Engagement – Skilled in producing engaging social media content and marketing materials, with experience using e‑communication platforms for event administration and promotion.
* Communication, Organisation & Customer Focus – Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment while delivering outstanding customer experiences.
* Professionalism, Flexibility & Values – Proactive, detail‑focused and adaptable, committed to College values, continuous improvement, flexible working (including evenings/weekends), and able to travel independently across sites and events.
Interview Details
Interviews to be held: 11 June 2026.
Values
* Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who, by working together, can achieve great things, respecting opinions and valuing each contribution.
* Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
* Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students, considering them in all decision‑making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences.
* Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
* Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, students, community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
* Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
Employer Overview
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year. The Group consists of several colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.
Safeguarding
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates will undergo thorough vetting, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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