Interim Head of Recruitment Events and Engagement

Are you passionate about leading and driving recruitment and engagement activities? Do you want to work within a well-established and reputable organisation to achieve that? We have an exciting opportunity for a Interim Head of Events, Recruitment and Engagement to join our team. This role is perfect for a visionary leader looking to develop and grow an already successful area of our wider Marketing and Engagement department further, within a supportive and dynamic environment.

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our ambitious and talented Marketing and Engagement Team as Interim Head of Events, Recruitment, and Engagement where you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our overall marketing and engagement strategy. Your primary focus will be to enhance the visibility of our colleges through target-driven, innovative events, conferences, and engagement initiatives that drive recruitment across multiple markets and bolster our reputation among stakeholders both internally and externally. You will also lead on the development of systems and processes that support the delivery of the marketing and engagement strategy including evaluating performance of engagements and customer feedback for continuous improvement. Savvy with numbers, an excellent communicator and with outstanding organisational skills, you will be providing effective leadership to the Recruitment, Events & Engagement function primarily, inspiring, supporting and
motivating your team to maximise performance and help build on our positive team culture.
Full details about the role can can be found in the detailed job description provided.

You should possess a blend of essential skills and qualities to suit working in our dynamic environment. We are seeking enthusiastic candidates with strong leadership qualities and excellent project management and organisational skills, coupled with exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities. Proficiency in IT such as Microsoft Office Suite is essential and experience working with digital tools such as Canva and social media platforms would be extremely beneficial to enable to you to hit the ground running in this position. Attention to detail, the ability to think creatively to drive innovative solutions and meeting fast-paced deadlines are also important attributes . Additionally, candidates should demonstrate suitability for working with children and young people and confidence with public speaking. Motivation, initiative, dynamism, and a relentless pursuit of excellence are integral traits we are also seeking in potential candidates.

At Education Partnership North East, we are passionate about transforming lives through education. As a leading education provider in the North East of England, comprising of Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College we are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences that help our students to achieve their full potential; and we are ambitious. We are currently the top performing General Further Education college in the North East for 16-19 student achievement and ranked 2nd nationally.

We have a strong college community and encourage our staff and students to be their authentic selves, be respectful of others and to be innovative in how they deliver an excellent student experience by creating an exciting future for everyone working and studying across the group.

As an employer, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where our staff can thrive. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and wellbeing.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Due to the nature of this post you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.