Content Marketing Officer

East Surrey College / John Ruskin College; Croydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is looking for a creative Content Marketing Officer to enhance brand presence through its websites and social media. The role involves creating content, measuring campaign outcomes, and supporting marketing strategies. Ideal candidates have experience in communications, a relevant degree, and skills in photography and video editing. This position emphasizes safeguarding and equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a communications role.
• Experience using photography for corporate identity.
• Additional skills such as video editing and email marketing are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of social media and content strategy.
• Measure and report on campaign outcomes.
• Promote brand presence across websites and social media platforms.

Skills

Content creation and social media campaigns

Advanced Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Photography

Video editing

Email marketing

Education

Degree or equivalent in Design and Marketing

Tools

Website content management systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and creative Content Marketing Officer to join our Marketing team.

The purpose of this role is to support the focus on increasing Orbital South Colleges' brand presence through the use of East Surrey College and John Ruskin College websites, social media platforms, and event activities; as well as measuring and reporting on campaign outcomes.

You will support the creation and delivery of Orbital South Colleges' social media and content strategy within the overarching Marketing Strategy.

The successful candidate must have:

• Proven experience in a communications role, creating content and social media campaigns
• A degree or equivalent qualification (ideally in Design and Marketing) or relevant professional experience
• Experience of using photography to promote corporate identity
• Microsoft Office – advanced level – experience using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience of website content management systems
• Excellent communication skills to liaise professionally with internal and external organisations
• Understanding of person-centred practice and engaging learners in their own journey
• Additional skills such as photography, video editing, and email marketing are advantageous, with training provided as necessary.

Closing Date: Tuesday 26^th August 2025

Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful candidates.

Please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification, and Competency Framework, and apply using the button below.

Orbital South Colleges Group is committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors to reflect our diverse student population.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Both College campuses are smoke-free zones.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, provide references, and evidence of qualifications before employment. Failure to do so may result in withdrawal of the offer.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organizations are not accepted as proof of right to work.