events assistant jobs

We have a fantastic opportunity to join Bradford College as an Events and Marketing Assistant where you will contribute to the planning, coordination, and execution of a range of events and marketing activities aimed at promoting the college, enhancing student recruitment, and engaging key stakeholders.

Alongside events you will be involved in both digital and traditional marketing campaigns, helping to manage content creation, social media engagement, and brand promotion in order to showcase the opportunities our College has to offer to students, staff, and the wider community.

Please note that interviews for this position will take place week commencing 12th January.

Responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the planning, development, and execution of college events, including open days, recruitment fairs, graduation ceremonies, and staff/student engagement activities.

• Collaborate with internal departments, including marketing, admissions, student services, and academic teams, to ensure all events align with the college’s goals and strategic priorities.

• Work closely with external stakeholders, suppliers, and partners to secure venues, services, and promotional materials.

• Develop event marketing plans in collaboration with the marketing team to ensure effective promotion of events via digital platforms, social media, email campaigns, and print materials.

• Create engaging content for event promotional materials, ensuring clear messaging about event objectives, schedules, and key information for participants.

• Monitor and analyse event marketing effectiveness and make adjustments to enhance engagement and attendance.

• Collect and analyse data on event outcomes, including attendee feedback, participation rates, and financial performance.

• Use insights to inform future event planning and enhance the overall experience for attendees.

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The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training

• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale

• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale

Experience

• Experience of working on and supporting the delivery of a range of events (e.g., open days, recruitment fairs, graduations).

• Strong experience in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders for event planning and execution.

• Proficiency in event marketing strategies across digital and print platforms, including social media and email campaigns.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, depending on the level of interest and number of applications, so early application is advised.

Please note that if you are successful and accept a role, any other ongoing applications for other roles with us will be withdrawn automatically.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We kindly request that recruitment agencies not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies, we will get in touch with agencies directly.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.

• We shall not be liable for any fee /commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. From undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications, to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Should you be shortlisted for an interview, as a Disability Confident employer, where required, we will make reasonable adjustments to your interview to ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed. If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss your options.

Bradford College is proud to be working towards becoming a Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer. This commitment reflects our dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all staff. We are implementing policies, resources, and awareness initiatives to ensure everyone feels valued and supported through every stage of life.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays

• Additional college closure days, including a 2-week Christmas closure

• West Yorkshire Pension Scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution

• Annual salary reviews

• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally

• Free sports and gym facilities

• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space

• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders

• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback

• Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts

• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa

• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant

• A host of training development opportunities

• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025

• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

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• If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory