Job Description

Salary: 28,000 - 32,000 Basis: Full Time/ (35 hours per week) Weeks: 52 weeks Start Date: 5 January 2026 Reporting to: Marketing Manager Location: Big Creative Academy, Clifton Avenue, E17 6HL Annual leave: 30 days per annum
Purpose of the role:

Big Creative Academy's mission is to create careers, supporting young people onto the next steps. After completing a course here students are able to move into employment in the creative arts, secure an apprenticeship or go to university so that they can make a living from their passion.

This is an important post with significant responsibility in supporting student recruitment into BCE courses. Creative is the top industry choice for 14 year olds, however this does not translate into young people taking up creative courses. Too often, young people and parents get cold feet about careers in the creative industries. We need a talented and experienced individual to excite young people and parents about careers in the creative industries and reassure them there are rewarding, stable and lucrative jobs that AI is not taking over.

The Schools Liaison Officer will manage relationships with our feeder schools to ensure young people in Years 9, 10 and 11 are knowledgeable about creative pathways. This will include visits to schools, organising workshops and hosting events to support young people exploring creative education options for post-16

Principal Accountabilities:

To develop and deliver a coherent suite of activities with schools to support cross-BCE student recruitment. This is a project management role and requires a proactive approach. Work with the student recruitment team, curriculum team and students to provide exciting activities for ages 13-16 in feeder schools To build and manage relationships with identified feeder schools, ensuring we provide an effective service in meeting their statutory careers requirements To promote and celebrate BCE to all stakeholders, driving engagement To enhance the reputation of Big Creative Education regionally and locally Together with the Schools Outreach Manager and wider marketing and recruitment team, to ensure all activities are effectively monitored and evaluated, leading to continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities

Organise the delivery of events both inside and outside the college, including travel, resources and support materials. Communication plans must be clear, ensuring that deadlines are met. Develop and plan activities for young people in schools (Years 9, 10, 11) to enhance their knowledge and understanding of creative courses for post-16 and creative careers Deliver successful workshops and events to both meet schools' careers requirements and drive student recruitment for BCE courses Co-ordinate with curriculum staff and students to deliver a range of exciting activities for young people in schools Understand the statutory careers requirements and Provider Access Legislation for schools and work closely with Careers Leads in feeder schools to ensure their students can access courses in the creative arts Understand the skills landscape in the creative industries, with the ability to articulate skills gaps to young people and parents Promote the Level 3 Art Foundation course in schools, to recruit learners from sixth forms and other colleges High levels of planning, organisation and self-motivation - large scale events are scheduled up to a year in advance, to fit around school calendars, college calendar and the recruitment cycle. Smaller events need to fit within the cycle, and priority given to target schools and colleges. Timing of school, enquirer and applicant communications is key, and planning ahead with an awareness of the distinct peaks and troughs of activity is critical. Within these parameters, the post holder will need to plan and organise their own workload to ensure that requirements are met for multiple projects. Responsible for building day-to-day working relationships with teachers and support staff in schools, and strategic long-term relationships with all areas of the school sector, through visits, events, meetings, telephone and both formal and informal email and print communication. Responsible for providing specialist, credible, professional advice to prospective students and their parents on a wide range of issues relating to post-16 options. Responsible for building working relationships with internal curriculum and support staff in order to facilitate the effective delivery of central and subject specific recruitment strategies and events. Attend careers fairs and school visits to promote BCE courses to both young people and parents Assist with and support the delivery of open evenings, taster workshops and other 'keep warm' events in the BCE recruitment calendar. Assist in the development of marketing campaigns to promote creative careers to young people and parents Contribute to the preparation of marketing materials for prospective students, including copywriting and proof-reading Report and evaluate the success of school activities to line manager
In addition the postholder is expected to:

Work towards achieving Big Creative Academy's mission and actively participate in our culture, striving towards outstanding teaching and learning, promoting wellbeing and bringing industry into the classroom Travel to and meet with key stakeholders as appropriate to the role Undertake continuous professional development including research projects and a bespoke annual plan

Actively promote equality and anti-racism at all times

Carry out duties at all times with due regard to Big Creative Academy's policies, including safeguarding, health and safety and data protection and participate in training as required To comply with and promote the Academy's safeguarding policies Work flexibly and to undertake any other duties that may reasonably allocated by the line manager, which may include working occasional evenings and weekends
This job description is designed to outline a range of main duties that may be encountered. It is not designed to be an exhaustive listing of tasks and can be varied in consultation with the post holder in order to reflect changes in the job or the organisation.

How to apply

To apply you must complete the application form (found at https://bigcreative.education/bca-jobs/) and return to bca-hr@bigcreative.education . This must include a supporting statement that evidences your experience matched to the accountabilities and person specification of the job role.

Closing date for application is Friday 31 October 2025

Interviews will be held on w/c 10 November 2025

Safeguarding

BCA operates safer recruitment practice in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education regulations. Please expect the highest level of scrutiny and background checks. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references being obtained, and an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. New members of staff cannot start their positions until these documents are in place.

Warner Interviews

As a values led organisation we conduct Warner interviews as part of our recruitment process. These are designed to help us understand your own values and motivation for working with the specific cohort of young people we serve. We recommend that you research this interview technique should you be invited to attend an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person