Marketing and Communications Officer

Job Details

To lead on the planning and implementation of marketing outreach work within schools, while assisting
the marketing team with a range of activities such as events and the creation and maintenance of
marketing assets and projects to meet student recruitment objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead schools outreach and community engagement to build relationships, raise brand visibility, and support student recruitment efforts in Essex.
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  Collaborate with the marketing team to engage staff as strategic ambassadors through internal communications campaigns.
  
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  Maintain detailed records of outreach activities for easy sharing with senior leadership.
  
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  Design and produce publicity materials and visual assets to support publications, events, and recruitment efforts within set deadlines.
  
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  Ensure brand consistency across all communications, social media, and published materials.
  
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  Coordinate marketing operations with internal teams, stakeholders, and learners to meet promotional goals and targets.
  
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  Contribute creative ideas and conduct market research to engage target audiences and stay informed about local education trends.
  
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  Support promotional evaluation efforts and provide reports to aid in strategy and decision-making.
  
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  Provide administrative and logistical support to the Marketing Team, including handling digital assets like photos and videos.
  
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  Stay current with curriculum changes, social media trends, and school market developments to keep marketing approaches informed and effective.
  

The right candidate will have:

• A marketing, design, public relations or journalism qualification or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years experience in a marketing environment, preferably involved in engagement with external partners
• Comfortable communicating with large groups and individually with individuals of differing seniority
• Familiarity with digital photography e.g. taking photographs for media/publications
• A high level of computer literacy
• Self-motivated, energetic and proactive approach which reflects a positive, enthusiastic, resilient and committed attitude.
• Drivers Licence and access to own vehicle

Why choose us?

Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.

What we offer:

• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
• Excellent pension provision
• Annual Staff Awards
• CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
• Free onsite parking
• Staff appreciation days
• Eye care vouchers
• Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
• Well-being days & activities
• Electric Vehicle Scheme*
• Discounted gym membership
• Hybrid Working available
• Fully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locations
• Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance

• subject to terms & conditions