KURT GEIGER | ABOUT US

We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We want to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. For over fifty years our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature. It represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style.
We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME SUPPORT

• Create engaging, age-appropriate learning materials and session content for outreach and summer school activities.
• Conduct research and provide creative input to support the development of new learning experiences.
• Working closely with programme lead and BBD to align outreach activities with curriculum themes and learner pathways.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; confident public speaker and presenter.
• Proven experience in outreach, education, youth engagement, or community work.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of educational environments and familiarity with the UK National Curriculum.
• Creative, learner-focused, and passionate about education and opportunity.
• Experience with digital engagement tools and social media is desirable.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends for events as needed

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Engagement and Outreach Learning Officer plays a key role in the growth and visibility of the Business by Design (BBD) Academy, supporting both face-to-face and online programmes. This role focuses on building meaningful relationships with schools, colleges, and community groups, developing high-impact engagement strategies, and delivering outreach activities that inspire and attract young people to the Academy’s educational offer. Working closely with the Head of Academy and wider teams, the postholder will support marketing, events, and programme development aligned with our target audience and Academy growth goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engagement & Outreach
• Develop and deliver outreach programmes to promote BBD Academy to prospective learners and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with schools, colleges, community organisations, and career services.
• Organise and lead engagement activities including job fairs, school and college visits, and open days.
• Plan and host in-person and virtual taster sessions within the BBD Academy space.
• Represent the Academy at events to raise awareness of both in-person and online offerings.