School Engagement Coordinator at CHM – Apply Now!

About CHM

CHM is proud to partner with the UK’s leading charity for film in education and communities, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young people through creative learning. The charity operates numerous high-impact programmes across the UK—bringing film into classrooms, offering guidance on screen careers, and hosting one of the UK’s largest youth film festivals, impacting over 400,000 pupils annually.

With support from BFI, National Lottery, and partners like Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen, the charity’s mission is clear:
“To enrich the lives of young people through the power of film and moving image storytelling.”

🎯 About the Role

As the School Engagement Coordinator for Northern Ireland, you’ll take a leading role in connecting schools and youth programmes with exciting opportunities in film, games, and creative media. You’ll be the key regional contact for delivering and promoting the charity’s flagship education and engagement projects.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about education, youth development, and creative storytelling—particularly through film and digital media.

🌟 Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools and educators across Northern Ireland.

• Promote charity-led programmes including Story Builder, Young Creatives, Careers and Progression, and more.

• Organise and deliver workshops, screenings, and creative events tailored to local educational needs.

• Work closely with industry partners and stakeholders to align programmes with career pathways.

• Use Salesforce CRM to track engagement, measure outcomes, and inform programme design.

• Assist in delivering locally funded projects, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility across communities.

• Contribute to UK-wide initiatives and local strategy implementation.

• Support the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of all programmes.

• Occasionally work evenings/weekends and travel across the UK as needed.

🧾 Requirements

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in youth engagement, education, or creative programme delivery.

• Deep understanding of the Northern Ireland education system and curriculum.

• Ability to build partnerships across schools, local organisations, and the creative industry.

• Strong project management and reporting skills (ideally with CRM tools like Salesforce).

• Confident public speaker with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.

• A valid UK driving license and access to your own vehicle for travel to schools, including rural areas.

• A proactive approach to diversity and inclusion in educational programming.

• Willingness to undergo an Access NI/DBS clearance check (at the charity’s expense).

Desirable:

• Experience in event planning, delivering training/workshops, or creative arts education.

• Familiarity with film, gaming, or screen industry initiatives.

• Passion for storytelling and youth development through the arts.

💼 Perks & Benefits

• 28 days’ annual leave (plus 3 additional days during Christmas office closure).

• Long-service leave rewards – up to 35 days annually.

• Pension matched up to 5% of salary.

• Enhanced parental leave and flexible working options (e.g. compressed hours, job shares).

• Professional development support – including study loans and training grants.

• Travel and bike loans, EAP support, health insurance, and discount portal access.

• An inclusive, supportive, and creative working culture.

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📄 CV Tips for School Engagement Coordinator Applicants

📌 Tailor your CV to the sector: Highlight any direct experience in education, youth development, media, or community engagement.

📌 Showcase your project leadership: Detail how you’ve managed or delivered events, workshops, or educational initiatives—quantify success where possible.

📌 Highlight communication & outreach: Provide examples of partnerships you’ve built or how you’ve engaged diverse audiences.

📌 Include systems & tools: Mention any CRM platforms (e.g. Salesforce), data management tools, or project planning software you’ve used.

📌 Demonstrate regional insight: Emphasise any experience or knowledge of the Northern Ireland education system or local creative sectors.

📌 Prove your flexibility: Show your ability to work independently, manage travel, and adapt to hybrid or off-site work environments.

🔗 Visit the company website to learn more: https://www.chm-recruit.com