Our Vision, Mission & Values

OUR VISION 
A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success. 
 
OUR MISSION 
To prepare talented students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training. 
 
OUR VALUES 

• Diversity: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought.
• Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and forward thinking. We continuously seek new ideas to support our service users while ensuring the meaningful engagement of our sponsors.
• Integrity: We act with integrity and communicate openly with all our stakeholders.
• Collaboration: We provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all. 

WHO WE SUPPORT 
At SEO London, our mission is to support those who are most underrepresented in the industries we work with, particularly individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Overview

Overview 
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London) is looking to hire a Senior Communications and Outreach Coordinator, reporting to the Outreach Manager.

Role Description

Support the planning, coordination and delivery of student recruitment and outreach for SEO London. The role plays a key part in executing digital outreach strategies, managing engagement with students and partners and supporting the organisation’s wider marketing and communications efforts.

Accountabilities

Communications and Marketing 

• Oversee SEO London’s website and social media content, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and alignment with organisational priorities.
• Review the SEO London upcoming activity to promote opportunities, events and resources in coordination with programme teams.
• Draft, edit and schedule newsletters for students and partners, ensuring consistent messaging and campaign alignment.
• Support the Marketing and Communications Manager in delivering campaigns and maintaining brand consistency.
• Monitor analytics to assess engagement and recommend improvements across digital platforms.

 
Social Media Management 

• Manage SEO London’s social media accounts (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok).
• Create high-quality copy and visual assets, responding to student enquiries and maintaining brand standards.
• Oversee the social media request process, working with teams to capture and share engaging content.
• Deliver and lead on the social media plan through weekly posts and updates.
• Maintain and update the DEI calendar, integrating relevant topics into the social media plan.
• Collaborate with teams across the organisation to ensure consistent and inclusive messaging.

 
Student Engagement and Conversion 

• Deliver virtual and in-person orientation and engagement sessions.
• Plan and manage targeted SMS and call campaigns, monitoring performance and suggesting improvements.
• Develop creative strategies to attract, convert and retain participants within SEO Careers programmes.

 
Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement 

• Support the planning and delivery of outreach fairs and recruitment events, including logistics, follow-up and evaluation.
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, student societies and other partners to promote SEO London’s programmes year-round.
• Manage and promote Giving Back opportunities, ensuring listings are accurate and aligned with recruitment goals.
• Represent SEO London at speaking engagements, online events and other outreach initiatives.

 
Design and Administration 

• Manage Canva and PowerPoint templates, supporting teams with finalised marketing materials.
• Design and produce visual and video assets for digital use.
• Oversee merchandise inventory, orders and other ad-hoc administrative tasks.

 
Collaboration and Relationships 

• Work closely with other departments to align marketing and outreach with programme goals.
• Foster and build positive relationships with corporate partners, universities, students, alumni and the wider community to ensure communications are effective and impactful.

Required qualifications

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Native-level fluency in English with strong creative writing skills.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar communications, marketing or outreach role.

Skills and experience

Skills and Experience: 

• Proven experience in social media management and digital marketing.
• Familiarity with analytics tools to assess and improve social media and website performance.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on execution and delivery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Canva.
• Experience using content management and email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp, WordPress).
  

Desirable Skills and Knowledge 

• Experience with Salesforce CRM.
• Understanding of the UK education landscape and student outreach.
• Good knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion principles and their application in communications.
• French language.

Behaviours 

• Positive and initiative-taking self-starter.
• Creative thinker with the ability to generate engaging ideas and content.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Flexible and collaborative, working effectively across teams and with stakeholders.
• Commitment to applying DEI knowledge to foster an inclusive organisational culture.
  

What we offer?

What we offer? 

• Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policy.
• Flexible working (2 days in the office) and a lovely office space by London Bridge Station.
• Benefits:
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • And more…

Closing date for applications

Closing date for applications 17 November 2025

Equal opportunities Statement

Equal opportunities Statement 

SEO London is committed to ensuring that no prospective or current employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, gender, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, socioeconomic background, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We also strive to avoid disadvantaging individuals due to any condition or requirement that is not demonstrably justifiable.

About us

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, Ltd. (SEO London) is a UK-registered charity delivering superior educational, training, and mentoring support to young people from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds. SEO London programmes focus on pre-professional development (Schools programmes), career access (Careers programmes) and long-term success within elite global industries (Alumni programmes). Launched in 2000, SEO London has subsequently delivered two decades of transformative leadership in the UK workplace diversity and inclusion segment. Thousands of SEO London alumni now work in the UK and global corporates and firms, many holding senior leadership positions.