About Newham College
Newham College London, now merged withNewVIcSixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways including 1618 study, adulteducation, apprenticeships, and higher education.
With over 600 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of£60 million, Newham College is one of the boroughs largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.
The Role.
* Fixed term Maternity Cover Until 31st July 2026 **
As a Schools Liaison Officer, youll play a key role in promoting Newham College London andNewVIcSixth Form Centre to prospective students, schools, and the wider community. Youll plan and deliver engaging outreach and recruitment activities from careers events and school visits to campus-based presentations and open days. Youll also help shape our schools liaison strategy, build strong relationships with key contacts, and contribute to marketing campaigns and digital content. This is a dynamic role for someone whos confident, organised, and passionate about inspiring the next generation of learners.
Key responsibilities;
Plan, coordinate and deliver outreach events to promote Newham College London andNewVIcSixth Form Centre.
Represent the College at school visits, careers fairs, interviews, and taster sessions across East London.
Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, careers advisers, and community partners.
Deliver engaging presentations and activities to inspire and inform prospective students.
Support the development and implementation of the Schools Liaison Strategy.
Lead and supervise the wider outreach team in delivering the Schools Outreach Programme.
Monitor and analyse event outcomes, track student engagement, and support the journey from enquiry to enrolment.
Contribute to marketing campaigns and content, including blogs and digital materials.
Conduct market and competitor research to inform outreach activity and avoid scheduling conflicts.
Manage promotional materials and ensure timely distribution to schools and partners.
Support key college events, including open days and external promotions (some evening and weekend work may be required).
Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience.
Were looking for a confident, motivated individual with a passion for student engagement. You should have:
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above
A degree or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of schools liaison in a marketing context
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Experience engaging with students, parents, and community stakeholders
Proven ability to deliver careers-focused activities and IAG
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Excellent written skills, including copywriting and proofreading
Confident using Google Suite and other digital tools
Experience delivering events with a professional, welcoming approach
Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends
A commitment to equality, diversity, and high-quality post-16 education
A driving licence, and marketing or teaching qualifications are desirable but not essential.
Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Childrens Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The Colleges mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.
Recruitment Process
The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.
All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.
The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that it is Newham Colleges policy to offer all roles at the entry point of the salary scale advertised. However, based on your qualifications and experience, we may offer a higher starting salary within the specified salary range.
We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.
**Please note that we do not accept CVs**
Closing Date:20th August 2025
Interview Date:To Be Confirmed
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