Job Description

Can you help us to help global schools and students thrive?

We are COBIS, a global membership network of quality-assured British international schools, education professionals and trusted partners. Our mission is to support and empower all British international schools in their provision of high-quality education.

We connect school communities internationally. With more than 330 members in 86 countries worldwide, representing over 260,000 students and 18,000 teachers, we understand every school operates in a unique context but shares the common goal of developing students who will have a positive impact on society.

If you are looking to work with inspiring, diverse, dynamic school communities from around the world, as part of a supportive, hard-working team, we want to hear from you.

COBIS is looking to appoint a Student Engagement Executive to join the team from September 2025 to support with an exciting calendar of global student activities and competitions for schools worldwide.

This is a rewarding and varied role, working as part of the friendly, dedicated COBIS team, supporting an international network of schools, students, and educational suppliers.

100% of COBIS employees feel valued and respected in their role

(staff wellbeing survey 24/25)

Our Values

Our guiding principles of

inclusivity

,

collaboration

and

ambition

inform all of our practices. COBIS offers a supportive, flexible and friendly working environment, a commitment to staff wellbeing including an evolving range of benefits, and opportunities for professional and personal development. By joining the COBIS team, you join an organisation with clear commitments to safeguarding, wellbeing, staff development, diversity, equity and inclusion, supporting children and young people, sustainability, and being socially accountable and conscious of the impact of our organisation and network.

About COBIS

330 schools - 18,000 teachers - 260,000 students - 86 countries

For more than 40 years, COBIS has supported British international schools in their provision of high-quality education, guided by our principles of inclusivity, collaboration and ambition. The COBIS network is a dynamic and forward-thinking group of schools and companies, committed to raising standards of education around the world and helping students thrive. COBIS represents and supports its member schools through a wide range of services and activities including professional development, quality assurance, student events and competitions, safeguarding, networking, advocacy and representation.

To find out more about the work of COBIS and the full range of services and support we offer, please visit www.cobis.org.uk.

How to Apply

Please see below for full application procedure. This is your chance to tell us more about yourself and why you are interested in the role.

Closing date: 9 July 2025

Please visit the following link for the full and policy information:

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1749462266/cobis/rrio9wnimnrx1ciofnzd/StudentEngagementExec_JD2025_final.pdf

Job Purpose:

The Student Engagement Executive will contribute to the development, administration, logistics, project management and high-quality delivery of the COBIS Student Engagement Programme. The role will take on a variety of duties to ensure COBIS' student offer (online, hybrid, and face-to-face) runs smoothly and successfully.

Student Engagement Programme Responsibilities:

Support with the administration of COBIS student events and competitions. This may include processing registrations, processing competition entries, preparing certificates, collecting information from schools, preparing feedback forms, and other administrative tasks.

Liaise with, and provide support to, designated host schools and partners through the lifecycle of an event or competition.

With support from the Student Engagement and Events Officer, project manage specific student events/competitions including overseeing logistics, admin and delivery, and liaising with partners/host schools where appropriate.

Respond to enquires relating to student events and competitions.

Work with the COBIS Communications team to help promote student events and competitions across multiple channels, including email, social media, newsletters and printed collateral, to increase engagement.

Support with promotion of events and competitions through data mining, targeted and personal communications, etc.

Support efforts to engage target non-member schools in COBIS student events and competitions, as part of the wider growth strategy.

Produce promotional copy (social media, blogs, emails, case studies, etc.) to increase visibility and engagement with the COBIS student offer

Update and publish content on the COBIS website and other designated platforms and channels relating to student events and competitions.

Support with the administration and delivery of the COBIS Student Council, including attending and contributing to meetings, liaising with participating students and schools, and supporting council members to develop new initiatives.

Provide strategic support, working alongside the existing team to explore new opportunities with member schools and external partners, and help introduce new initiatives.

Track and log engagement figures and other metrics from COBIS student events and competitions to support COBIS' growth strategy.

Maintain accurate records and documentation for student events and competitions, ensuring all data is up-to-date and accessible.

Support the work of the Student Engagement and Events Officer.

Be responsible for ensuring that all areas of work practice reflect compliance in relation to General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and associated good practice.

Relationship Management and Customer Service Responsibilities:

Represent COBIS with a high level of professional credibility at internal and external meetings and events, in the UK and potentially overseas.

Provide outstanding customer service at all times, including responding to enquiries in a timely and professional manner.

Actively promote and support the COBIS commitment to safeguarding, child protection and the welfare of children, young people and adults

Maintain a working environment in which equity, inclusivity and diversity is respected and responded to, and equality of opportunity is promoted

Ensure a positive image to customers and other individuals and organisations, and promote the COBIS brand, activities and services by whatever means are appropriate and available.

Attend the COBIS Annual Conference in London, in May and provide support as required

These are the key tasks as currently defined. They are not listed in priority order and the successful candidate will be expected to take on such variations as are reasonable for this level of responsibility.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Strong administration and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.

Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

Strong ICT skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with confidence, and the ability to learn new digital platforms (with training).

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience building positive relationships and providing outstanding customer service.

Demonstrate accuracy and clarity in all written and verbal communications.

Relevant experience of planning and delivering multiple projects simultaneously.

Able to work effectively with a range of stakeholders within the education sector.

Proven ability to prioritise and manage time effectively and be able to adapt and respond flexibly to the unexpected.

Able to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

Committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and to engage in associated continual professional development in this area. Training will be provided.

Able to work as part of a team but also comfortable to work alone and proactively manage own workload in a fast-paced environment.

A fast learner who is able to quickly pick up and apply knowledge and skills.

Desirable

Educated to degree level or equivalent.

A general understanding and experience working within the UK and/or international education sectors.

Previous experience in a comparable administrative, event management, or student engagement role

Renumeration and Conditions of Service

The post is available from September 2025 Salary package is 29,000 per annum. The position is considered a full-time position. Significant part-time (e.g. four days/week) will also be considered Working hours/days are 9:00-5:00 with a half-hour for lunch, but flexibility around hours would be considered. Hybrid/remote working with a flexible working policy The candidate will be required to attend the COBIS Annual Conference and Committee meetings which take place over 4 days in London in May Holiday entitlement of 25 days (pro rata) plus statutory bank holidays Access to pension scheme in line with pension regulations. COBIS employee pension contribution is at 5% of salary Commitment to sustainability and corporate carbon measurement and reduction Access to medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK

COBIS Safer Recruitment Procedure

Candidates must be willing to undertake a safer recruitment check. If appropriate to the role, a DBS check will be requested if an applicant is offered a contract of employment. All COBIS staff are required to undertake safeguarding training.

At least two professional references, both written and verbal, will be sourced from current and former employers as appropriate.

Place of Work

COBIS staff currently work predominantly remotely, with some working days in the COBIS Head Office and other locations. This is expected to be a hybrid role, predominantly home working, with the option to work in the Head Office and the expectation that some team meetings and events will be office based. The contractual place of work for the Student Engagement Executive will be the COBIS Head Office. The office is currently located in: Russell Square, Bloomsbury in Central London.

Equal Opportunities

COBIS is committed to equal opportunities and non-discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. COBIS aims to ensure equity in recruitment and employment. We are a welcoming team who focus on the quality of our work and the wellbeing of our team members. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and support for staff of all backgrounds. COBIS values diverse abilities and offers support and accommodations for various needs.

Application Procedure

In addition to a CV, we ask for a covering letter. This is your chance to tell us more about yourself and why you are interested in the role.

Please note, applications that do not include a covering letter will not be considered.

All candidates wishing to be considered for the post are required to submit the following two documents:

1. A covering letter/supporting statement (maximum of 600 words), addressed to the COBIS Deputy CEO, Dr Fiona Rogers, explaining their interest in, and suitability for the post, referring to the job description and person specification

2. CV, plus the names and contact details of two professional referees

Closing date for applications

: 9 July 2025 (early applications are encouraged; COBIS reserves the right to close applications early)

Completed applications are to be submitted by email to:

Mrs Rosie Perry-Sleeman, EA to the CEO - rosie.perry-sleeman@cobis.org.uk

If you have any questions about the position or the role and function of COBIS, please contact Dr Fiona Rogers, COBIS Deputy CEO on +44 203 826 7190.

Closing Date: 9 July 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Have included a Cover Letter and CV?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/07/2025
Expected start date: 07/09/2025