ADE UK Schools and Engagement Events Manager

Role Overview

The ADE UK Schools and Engagement Events Manager will help shape how prospective students experience our institutions before they enroll and how they connect with our community throughout their journey. This role requires an experienced engagement and events professional who understands the power of meaningful experiences in inspiring future students.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will lead the development of a national schools engagement programme, develop frameworks, partnerships, and engagement activity that strengthen relationships with educational partners, increase awareness of our institutions, and create meaningful opportunities for prospective students to connect with our creative community.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will be comfortable building long-term partnerships with schools and colleges as well as managing the delivery of complex events. They will have a strategic mindset, strong stakeholder management skills, and a passion for creating exceptional experiences that leave a lasting impression.

Requirements

• Significant experience leading schools outreach, student recruitment, community engagement or large-scale events programmes
• Proven ability to develop strategic frameworks, standards and scalable operational models
• Strong understanding of recruitment pipelines, widening participation and conversion activity
• Experience working successfully within complex or matrix environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to evaluate performance and inform strategy
• Ability to influence and lead colleagues without direct line management responsibility
• Outstanding communication and organisational skills

Benefits

• Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme with Royal London Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption Pay
• Enhanced Paternity Pay
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (Legal & General)
• Group Income Protection (Legal & General)
• Life Assurance (Legal & General)
• Season Ticket Loans
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Staff Discounts – Short Courses 2025-2026
• 50% off ICMP courses