NCI is one of Ireland's most progressive third-level institutions offering full and part-time courses in business, computing, psychology and education. This role is an important part of the Marketing team reaching out to potential students in secondary schools and colleges of further education. The role is a full-time role but strong applicants available to work a term-time arrangement from September to end May will be considered
Responsible for visiting schools and colleges and presenting to students on NCI programmes, particularly full-time undergraduate degrees. The role will also involve promoting NCI at a range of education fairs, school information events and at events such as NCI student open days.
The role will involve extensive local travel to schools during the school terms. A car will be provided to attend school visits. Some weekend and evening work will also be required during term time for school fairs and information evenings.
The role holder will develop relationships with school guidance counsellors and teachers to partner with them to communicate to students all the benefits of choosing NCI for their third-level journey.
As part of the NCI Marketing Team the role holder will also be part of a wider range of marketing activity such as event planning, social and digital marketing, public relations, graphic design and publications.
Reporting to:
Head of CAO Recruitment
Key Relationships:
- Head of CAO Recruitment.
- Director of Marketing.
- NCI Admissions team.
- Career Guidance Counsellors / School Principals.
Key Responsibilities:
- The planning and delivery of presentations about NCI to schools and other institutes, to include visits to schools and NCI campus visits by schools.
- Building a close relationship with Career Guidance Counsellors within the target schools for NCI.
- Marketing and promotion of NCI undergraduate programmes at exhibitions and fairs throughout Ireland.
- Carrying out marketing tasks to promote NCI including events, competitions, digital marketing initiatives and publications.
- Monitoring and feeding back on developments in the marketplace and competitor activities.
- Maintain a database for guidance counsellors and schools.
- Additional marketing and administration tasks as needed.
Key Attributes:
- Articulate with good relationship building skills.
- Initiative & ability to work without close supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
- Strong desire to achieve and succeed.
- A car will be provided and a full clean driving licence to drive in Ireland is essential.
- Highly organised with an ability to project manage.
Contract:
Permanent
up to €34,685 (Support Salary Band)
Hours:
Full time
Application Process:
To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and CV both in PDF format ONLY, quoting reference number: NCI 1050 to recruitment@ncirl.ie by 5:00 pm, 11th January 2026.
Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to the School Liaison Officer are based on the current stated role and objectives of the College. These functions and responsibilities may alter in line with any change in the role and objectives of the College.
The successful applicant will be subject to Garda Vetting and must not have any convictions under the Sex Offenders Act 2001.
The Importance of Confidentiality
We would like to assure you that protecting confidentiality is our number one priority. You can expect that all enquiries, applications and all aspects of the proceedings are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside those directly involved in that aspect of the process.
Candidates' Obligations
In submitting a completed Curriculum Vitae and supporting documentation, candidates are declaring:
- That all the particulars furnished in their application are true and correct without omission and that they are aware of the qualifications and particulars for this position.
- That to the best of their knowledge that there is nothing in relation to their conduct, character or personal background of any nature that would adversely affect the position of trust in which they would be placed by virtue of this appointment.
- Their irrevocable consent to NCI making such enquiries as deemed necessary in respect of their suitability for the post in respect of which their application is made.
- Their acceptance and confirmation of the entitlement of NCI, as appropriate to, reject their application, or to terminate their employment (in the event of a contract of employment having been entered into on foot of this competition) if they have omitted to furnish NCI with any information relevant to their application or their continued employment or where they have made any false statement or misrepresentation relevant to this application or their continuing employment with the College. #
Candidates should note that they may be required to submit documentary evidence in support of any particulars given by them in their application for the post.
National College of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and is a Member of the Athena SWAN Charter. NCI is committed to serving our diverse community and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.
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