Marketing Officer

South Essex Colleges Group • Full-time • Basildon, Essex, England, United Kingdom • £31,559 - £33,445 / year • 2h ago

Marketing Officer: Basildon (with 1 day in Southend campus and a work from home day on Friday). Join Our Exciting Journey! Never has it been a more exciting time to join the Marketing and Communications department as we undergo a significant transformation and shape the future of South Essex Colleges Group, moving forwards our ambitious growth plans and marketing strategy. As a leading provider of further and higher education in Essex, we are dedicated to transforming lives through learning. With 3 colleges strategically located in Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, and Thurrock, we offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where students pursue their academic and career aspirations each year. The College Group encompasses a diverse range of courses, from vocational training and apprenticeships to A-levels and higher education degree programmes in partnership with top universities. As part of our new structure we are recruiting for one Marketing Officer, to be based at at our Basildon campus. This is an exciting and dynamic position that plays a crucial part in promoting the college and enhancing its reputation. We are looking for an energetic individual who can implement innovative marketing strategies to increase student recruitment. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and managing digital and traditional marketing campaigns, producing engaging content to showcase our courses and activities across social media and the college website, and execute impactful email marketing initiatives. The role will work closely with the events and admissions teams to engage enquirers through to enrolment through school and conversion events, including open and taster days, ensuring brand consistency across all marketing materials. As a graduate in a relevant field, you will have proven experience in a marketing role, preferably within the education sector. The ideal candidate will be a natural communicator, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organisational and project management abilities, and a creative and innovative mindset. You will be passionate about building relationships with our teaching and support teams and bringing out positive stories about our courses and facilities to grow student recruitment and foster strong community relationships. The role will be based at your college campus for two days a week, with one day at Southend and one day working from home - and includes occasional evening and weekend work for events. Join us and be a part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of our students and community! Holiday – 30 days holiday Plus Bank holidays College closure days Employee Assistance Programme Local Government Pension Scheme Continued Professional Development Free breakfast at most campuses (term time) Free parking subject to obtaining a parking permit Various other benefits are available, such as subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more! ONLY APPLICATIONS MADE VIA OUR COLLEGE E-RECRUIT WEBSITE WILL BE CONSIDERED