Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid (Head Office: Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne)

This is a hybrid working role, so you’ll need to be able to work from our Head Office one day per week.

Hours per week: 37 

Salary: £28,122

About the role

We’re excited to be looking for an Internal Communications and Events Officer to join our PR, Communications and Events team. This person will inspire connection and colleague engagement through the shaping of compelling narratives and high-quality content and events. A key part of this role will be building relationships with stakeholders across the business to ensure messaging resonates with our colleagues.

Through the delivery of internal communication campaigns, managing our intranet content, newsletters, events and more, this role will play a key role in engaging our colleagues and support us in achieving our strategy.

How you’ll make an impact:  

• Working in collaboration with our People Services team to support the delivery of effective employee engagement activity that align to our people vision and help create a highly connected and collaborative culture.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and senior leaders to organise and deliver internal events, both virtually and face-to-face that are topical and engaging.
• Researching, writing and delivering regular internal communications, including newsletters, campaigns, case studies, blogs and articles, to drive engagement and awareness across NCFE.
• Managing SharePoint intranet content and supporting super‑user training to maintain a consistent approach to editorial standards, layout and accuracy.
• Delivering our annual colleague recognition awards programme to maximise entries from across NCFE colleagues and departments and ensure we deliver an engaging and uplifting awards ceremony.

We’d love to hear from you if you offer the following:  

• Degree or equivalent level qualification in a communications-related subject such as marketing, public relations, English, events
• Demonstrable workplace experience in internal communications.
• Experience of effective management of an intranet and publication of key messages
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong copywriting, editing and proofreading skills with the ability to tailor content for different audiences and translate complex information into clear, engaging messages
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Feeling inspired? Read the full Job Description

What will we offer you in return? 

Below are just some of the fantastic benefits we’ll offer you to support you both professionally and personally. You can also visit our Life at NCFE page which covers financial, physical and mental health support, time off and your development.  

• Annual leave starting at 25 days and increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days off during the Christmas closure 
• YOU celebration day to celebrate your birthday or another life event  
• YOU hour allowing you one hour per month to spend time on something that promotes your wellbeing 
• Learning and Wellbeing fund of up to £200 per year 
• £400 towards any NCFE accredited qualifications per year  
• Up to 20 Volunteering hours per year 
• Flexible working culture with a hybrid working approach  
• Early finish on a Friday at 4:30pm to start your weekend early  
• Health cash plan through Westfield to claim towards health costs such as dental and optical  
• Tech and Home scheme with savings at Currys and IKEA  
• Employee Assistance Programme with a confidential helpline and access to face to face and telephone counselling  
• Pension of up to 9% employer contribution when you contribute 3%   
• Death in service payment worth 4 x your salary 

In addition to our benefits package, Our Colleague Experience Charter sets out the unique experience you can expect when working at NCFE, to enable a thriving, engaged culture. You can find out more about our Colleague Experience Charter and working life at NCFE. 

Shape real change with an NCFE career 

Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered.

With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation – to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.   

Want to know more? Take a look at our website https://www.ncfe.org.uk/  

How to apply  

Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV if you have the commitment to excel in this position.

Closing Date: Wednesday 6 May 2026 

Interview Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement  

We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve. 

We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.