Communications and Events Officer

Overview

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid (Head Office: Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne)

This is a hybrid working role, so you’ll need to be able to work from our Head Office 1-2 times per week. This role will also have occasional travel to events across the UK when required

Hours per week: 37

Salary: £28,122

About The Role

We’re excited to be looking for a Communications and Events Officer to join our PR, Comms and Events team.

Our PR, Comms and Events team is part of our wider Brand, Comms and Partnerships directorate and aims to position NCFE as a leading awarding organisation, educational charity and thought leader.

In this role, you'll support the PR, Comms and Events team in promoting our products, service information and views through tailored communications, newsletters, exhibitions and events, websites, social media and more. You'll help tell our exciting story and ensure it resonates with our key audiences, turning complex information into compelling narratives. You'll also support the delivery of a high-profile communications programme, creating engaging content across all channels to support our customers and delivering events to reach our stakeholder base, including both customers and colleagues.

How You’Ll Make An Impact:

• Develop and execute external communications that align with brand objectives and tone of voice in order to build awareness, keep our customers informed, strengthen our reputation, and ensure consistency across all channels 
• Create and manage engaging content for customers and stakeholders, including newsletters, case studies, blogs, web content, FAQs, and social media to translate complex information into clear, digestible messages.
• Lead the coordination and delivery of newsletters across the different strands of the business to provide timely, relevant, and high-quality information to stakeholders.
• Plan and deliver high-quality events, and coordinate our sponsorship and exhibition spaces, from concept through to evaluation to provide opportunities to connect with customers, engage stakeholders, position us as a thought leader in the sector, and enhance NCFE’s visibility and impact.
• Measure, evaluate and continuously improve communications and events activity in order to demonstrate impact, inform decision-making, and drive ongoing effectiveness.

We’d love to hear from you if you offer the following:

• Degree level qualification in a marketing, communications or English related subject and/or Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualification, CIPR or similar
• Prior experience in a comparable communications and events delivery role
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills/ability to work to tight deadlines
• Exceptional copywriting, editing and proofreading skills, including exceptional grammar and spelling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor content for different audiences and translate complex information into clear, engaging messages
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross functional collaboration skills, enabling effective teamwork and influence across all levels of the organisation

Feeling inspired? Read the full Job Description 

What will we offer you in return? 

Below are just some of the fantastic benefits we’ll offer you to support you both professionally and personally. You can also visit our Life at NCFE page which covers financial, physical and mental health support, time off and your development.  

• Annual leave starting at 25 days and increasing up to 30 days with length of service 
• 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days off during the Christmas closure 
• YOU celebration day to celebrate your birthday or another life event  
• YOU hour allowing you one hour per month to spend time on something that promotes your wellbeing 
• Learning and Wellbeing fund of up to £200 per year 
• £400 towards any NCFE accredited qualifications per year  
• Up to 20 Volunteering hours per year 
• Flexible working culture with a hybrid working approach  
• Early finish on a Friday at 4:30pm to start your weekend early  
• Health cash plan through Westfield to claim towards health costs such as dental and optical  
• Tech and Home scheme with savings at Currys and IKEA  
• Employee Assistance Programme with a confidential helpline and access to face to face and telephone counselling  
• Pension of up to 9% employer contribution when you contribute 3%   
• Death in service payment worth 4 x your salary 

In addition to our benefits package, Our Colleague Experience Charter sets out the unique experience you can expect when working at NCFE, to enable a thriving, engaged culture. You can find out more about our Colleague Experience Charter and working life at NCFE. 

Shape real change with an NCFE career 

Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered.

With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation – to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.   

Want to know more? Take a look at our website https://www.ncfe.org.uk/  

How To Apply

Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV if you have the commitment to excel in this position.

Closing Date: Thursday 23 October 2025  

Interview Date: Monday 3 November 2025

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement  

We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve. 

We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.