Job Opportunities API

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 .   Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London) is looking to hire a Communications and Outreach Officer, reporting to the Outreach Manager. The  Role As  Outreach & Communications Officer, you will act as a key first point of contact for prospective students, managing high volumes of enquiries across email, phone, and SMS while delivering a professional and supportive experience. You will take ownership of reviewing applicant data and documentation to assess eligibility and ensure fair and equitable access to SEO London programmes. Working with the organisation’s CRM system (Salesforce), you will be responsible for maintaining high-quality data, tracking student journeys, and supporting informed admissions decision-making. The role requires sound judgement, particularly when handling complex or borderline cases, and a proactive approach to improving processes, systems, and student communications. In addition to frontline admissions support, you will play a critical role in strengthening student conversion and engagement, using data insights to inform outreach strategies and contribute to continuous improvement across recruitment and communications activity. Admissions and Communications Act as a point of contact for prospective students, delivering timely, accurate and supportive responses across email, phone, and SMS. Provide guidance throughout the application journey, ensuring an inclusive and high-quality candidate experience. Manage and priorities a high volume of enquires, demonstrating strong judgement and professionalism. Review applications, supporting evidence, and student data to assess eligibility for programmes.  Take ownership of more complex or borderline cases, applying policy and judgement to reach fair outcomes.  Escalate high-risk or sensitive cases where appropriate, contributing to consistent decision-making standards. Streamline admissions workflows from data reviews. CRM & Data Management Monitor and evaluate admissions data, including borderline cases and data cleaning, to support fair and accurate decision-making.     Ensure compliance by following safeguarding, equality, and data protection policies during the admissions process.  Maintain accurate and up-to-date applicant records within the CRM system, ensuring data integrity at all times. Track student interactions and progression through the admissions pipeline, supporting reporting and forecasting. Identify data gaps or inefficiencies and implement improvements to systems and processes. Conversion, Outreach and Insights Deliver sessions (online/in-person presentations) and attend communications and outreach events.  Manage targeted SMS and call campaigns and communicate strategies to improve student recruitment from applicants. Work with programme teams to help them understand viable leads t