Events & Communications Marketing Lead

Shorefields; Benfleet; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working available

Free onsite parking

Eye care vouchers

Job summary

Shorefields is seeking an events and marketing professional to lead the organisation and execution of major events, from Open Evenings to Graduation Ceremonies. You will ensure consistent branding, coordinate content production, and engage with attendees and stakeholders to drive recruitment and engagement.

With a degree or equivalent experience and at least two years in events or marketing, you will develop publications, manage communications, and monitor results to inform future campaigns.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of two years experience in events management or marketing.
• Experience developing marketing collateral and running events from conception to completion.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage major college events such as Open Evenings, Graduation, and Student Awards.
• Lead creation of the prospectus, event literature, and marketing materials.
• Develop and execute internal and external communications strategies to support student recruitment and engagement.
• Analyse effectiveness of marketing efforts using data from events and publications to inform future strategies.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution of recruitment campaigns and associated literature.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships internally and externally to support marketing and events.
• Ensure consistent branding and professional presentation across campus, particularly during major events.
• Coordinate the production and distribution of marketing content, including photos, videos, and promotional materials.
• Support and contribute to innovative marketing approaches to achieve recruitment and engagement targets.
• Remain flexible and proactive, including working outside standard hours and participating in off-site promotional events.

Skills

Event management

Marketing

Stakeholder communication

Planning & organisation

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Job description

Shorefields is seeking an events and marketing professional to lead the organisation and execution of major events, from Open Evenings to Graduation Ceremonies. You will ensure consistent branding, coordinate content production, and engage with attendees and stakeholders to drive recruitment and engagement.

With a degree or equivalent experience and at least two years in events or marketing, you will develop publications, manage communications, and monitor results to inform future campaigns.