Do you love organising events and bringing people together for a meaningful purpose? Are you confident, friendly, and passionate about helping young people explore the world of work?

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly. We are looking for a dynamic School Events Co-ordinator to plan and deliver around 100 interactive careers events each year in schools and colleges across Leicester and Leicestershire. From "Mock Interviews" to "Guess My Job" panels, no two days and no two events are the same. This is a highly rewarding and outward-facing role, perfect for someone who enjoys connecting with schools, volunteers, and business leaders alike. You'll work with schools to design engaging careers-themed events and be responsible for recruiting volunteers from a wide range of industries. Whether it's managing employer relationships, delivering presentations in schools, or coordinating the logistics behind the scenes, you'll play a key role in helping young people understand future career paths, build confidence, and gain insight into the workplace. Why Join Us? Lead the delivery of meaningful careers events that impact thousands of students annually Build lasting relationships with local schools and employers Enjoy a varied, active role with travel across Leicestershire Be supported by a passionate and experienced Careers Services team Benefit from a strong work-life balance, generous time-off policies, and a 10% employer pension Flexible working options, including consideration for part-time or term-time requests Person Specification Qualifications & Training Level 4 or above qualification in Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) (Desirable) Skills & Knowledge Excellent communication, in writing and verbally, and the ability to build long standing working relationships Demonstrate ability to deliver outstanding customer service both internally and externally Must be dynamic and have the ability to inspire others Demonstrate ability to use IT to an intermediate level of Microsoft Office Word and basic Excel Ability to use simple worksheet and booklet design programmes like Publisher and or Canva Must be able to prioritise own workload and manage own diary Ability to work accurately and reliably Be confident in presenting to a wide range of audiences, including to students, business leaders and volunteers Must be an effective team player and work on own initiative Basic knowledge of relevant legislation i.e. Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding Must be able to work under pressure and be able to make accurate judgements to gain resolutions quickly when required Demonstrate understanding of learning, employment and training routes for young people and adults (Desirable) Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the issues and needs of young people in relation to learning and employment, particularly for those individuals at the highest risk of becoming NEET (Desirable) Knowledge of the education system for 14 to 18 year olds (Desirable) Experience Experience running events and/or volunteer recruitment and coordination (Desirable) Equal Opportunities Must be able to recognise and challenge discrimination in all its forms Job details: £25,000 - £28,000 (depending on experience) Office-based in Leicester (LE3 5AG) with daily travel to schools across Leicestershire Full-time, permanent (37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm) 10% employer pension 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Flexible TOIL system Part-time and term-time working requests will be considered Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance required (will be arranged) Driving Licence & Own Vehicle: Essential To Apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter via the link provided & we will be in direct contact.