Outreach and Events Officer

Access Creative College & dBs Institute, Plymouth

Full-time, permanent

About the Role

We are looking for new talent to represent both the Access Creative College brand (Further Education) and the dBs Institute brand (Higher Education) in Plymouth as part of our Outreach and Events team.

Outreach and Events Officers form a key part of our marketing team and recruitment cycle, tasked with reaching out to schools, colleges, youth groups and other key local stakeholders across Plymouth and the wider region to promote ACC and dBs Institute as great places to study. This role is a vital part of bringing ACC and dBs Institute and the local community closer together.

What will my average day look like?

There is no average day as an Outreach and Events Officer. You could be calling or meeting up with careers leaders in schools to forge relationships, speaking in assemblies and classes, attending 'career marketplaces', delivering creative and tech-focused workshops to potential future students, or working with staff and student ambassadors to hold and manage exciting open events filled with activities and energy for young people and their parents/guardians to help them get to know ACC and dBs.

Another key part of this role is managing the ACC and dBs Plymouth's social media accounts such as Instagram, creating engaging content to reach our target audience and grow our follower numbers. You could be out at photoshoots with marketing, capturing behind-the-scenes content, or speaking to staff, students or partners on camera to share tips and tricks for exciting topics.

As an Outreach and Events Officer for ACC and dBs, you'll work closely with the Centre Manager and our Central Office team to reach new parts of your community. You will also champion Plymouth as a 'creative city', on a national level, and create and implement new strategies and ideas with autonomy to hit recruitment targets.

About you

As an Outreach and Events Officer, you'll need:

• An outgoing and confident personality.
• A great telephone manner and computer literacy.
• Understanding of and a passion for your local community and student recruitment.
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Project management, strategy and planning experience.
• Social media experience across multiple platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook etc).
• A full UK Driving Licence and access to a motor vehicle.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to creativity . We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusivity for all our employees and potential employees.

What do we have on offer?

Salary Scale: £26,000-£29,000 per annum, plus non-contractual OTEs

Generous Holiday Allocation: 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Wellbeing Benefits: Health Cash Plan, Doctorline GP Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Access to Counselling and Cycle to Work.

Staff Discounts & Benefits: Access to a benefits platform which offers discounts at over 800 retailers!

Paid Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick pay.

Contract Type: Permanent

About ACC

Access Creative College is more than just a college; we are a hub for young creative entrepreneurs, shaping the future of the creative industries. Access Creative College has been delivering creative education for over 30 years. We offer a diverse range of courses in Events, Esports, Computing, Games, Music, Media and Production.

Access Creative College reaches every corner of the country, with 25 campuses nationwide. These campuses include our 7 Access Creative College sites, as well as dBs Institute, which we acquired in 2021 and Access Sport, which serves to inspire the next generation of sports coaches.

We know that nurturing future creative talent needs amazing staff, and environments that encourage innovation and entrepreneurialism in supportive and inclusive surroundings. We've worked hard to ensure all of our centres are fun and vibrant places to work, filled with creativity and activity and with staff that are passionate, kind and knowledgeable.

About dBs Institute

dBs was established in 1998 and prides itself on having built a dedicated community of students, alumni and staff upon their beliefs.

Inspiring Creators. Empowering Innovation .

We're on a relentless mission to empower creative people by providing the experience, education and opportunities needed to pursue a life in the creative industries.

For 25 years we've been focused on providing an exceptional educational experience that equips you with the technical skills, theoretical knowledge, and entrepreneurial mindset needed to succeed in a constantly evolving industry. Our goal is to empower you to think critically, approach your work with curiosity, experiment, and take risks to push the boundaries of creative technology.

At dBs Institute, we're nurturing a new generation of creative professionals who will use their skills and passion to make a positive impact on the world.

Applications are to reach us by 23:59 on Wednesday 29th May 2024 .

Access Creative College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).