Group Marketing Officer

Education Training Collective; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Wellbeing days

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Education Training Collective is seeking a Group Marketing Officer to lead marketing activity for adult education across our group sites. You will partner with recruitment and PR teams to deliver campaigns that raise awareness and enrolments.

You will plan, implement and monitor campaigns across digital, social and community channels, ensuring brand consistency and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline with marketing experience.
• Experience in planning and delivering marketing campaigns.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver marketing activity promoting adult education.
• Create campaigns through community engagement, events, and digital media.
• Monitor campaign performance and gather market intelligence.
• Identify opportunities to increase awareness, enquiries and enrolments.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Campaign planning

Digital marketing

Branding

Education

Marketing degree

Relevant degree

Job description

Group Marketing Officer

Company: Education Training Collective

Salary: from £34,267.76 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: TS10 1EZ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 19 Oct 2026

Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

Redcar and Cleveland College is a vibrant, forward-thinking college recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. We are proud to deliver high-quality education across a full range of vocational courses, higher education, apprenticeships and commercial training for young people, adults and employers.

As a valued part of our community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to reach their full potential.

Redcar and Cleveland College, is part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.) which is a dynamic and forward-thinking group of colleges and training providers, including Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training Group and Innersummit. Together, we deliver high-quality education and skills training across the Tees Valley.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Marketing Officer to join our Marketing team reporting to our Group Marketing Manager. This role will be based at Redcar and Cleveland College with work across other Group sites. You will work closely with our Adult Recruitment team and alongside our inhouse Graphics and PR & Communications teams.

As a Group Marketing Officer with Etc. you will be responsible for the development and delivery of marketing activity that promotes our adult education offer, including part‑time courses and higher education provision. You will create effective and impactful marketing campaigns through community engagement, events, local partnerships, digital and social media activity, while supporting the growth of our brand and reputation. The role will also involve monitoring campaign performance, gathering market intelligence and identifying opportunities to increase awareness, enquiries and enrolments across our adult and higher education portfolio.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is organised, has the ability to work to high levels and has accuracy and attention to detail. Someone who is able to work independently but also as part of the wider marketing & recruitment team and will be willing to learn and develop.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative professional with a degree in a relevant discipline and an interest in the education sector. You will bring experience in planning and delivering successful marketing and communications activity, along with excellent creative and organisational skills. A marketing qualification would be beneficial but is not essential, as we are committed to supporting continuous learning and development. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking team where you can develop your skills and make a real impact.

Why Join Us?

• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service) and up to 5 additional days leave at Christmas.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 14.2% Employer Contribution
• 2 Wellbeing days per year, paid days off that empower our employees to recharge, reflect or simply enjoy time as they choose- because your wellbeing matters.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a public sector organisation, we value the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, respect and support. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 4th November 2026.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and any convictions that are not eligible for filtering, prior to the interview date.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you may wish to seek independent advice from:

• Visit Nacro | email [e-mail] | call 0300 123 1999
• Visit Unlock | phone [phone] | text 07824 113848

Further information on filtering and protected offences is available on the Ministry of Justice website

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB)

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. For more information, please see our EDIB policy

Right to Work in the UK

All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK, in line with The Education Training Collective’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.

Visa Sponsorship

The Education Training Collective offers visa sponsorship only for a small number of specific roles, where it is considered appropriate and necessary to meet service needs. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is not applicable to most roles.

Our recruitment principles are based on fairness, transparency, and a commitment to developing local talent. Sponsorship will only be offered where there is clear, evidenced justification, such as:

• Significant recruitment difficulties,
• The need for specialist skills unavailable in the local labour market.

Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, and visa sponsorship is not appropriate, justified, or approved, we will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes situations where an existing employee’s visa expires and sponsorship is not granted.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is a key priority for the Group. We have robust policies and systems in place to ensure a safe environment for learners and staff, including our responsibilities under the Prevent Duty.

To read more, please visit Safeguarding

Accuracy and Use of AI Tools

You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.

Personal attributes required Essential (E) orDesirable (D)Qualifications and Experience

Personal attributes required Essential (E) orDesirable (D)Qualifications and Experience:Level 3 Qualification (Or Equivalent) EDegree Qualification EMarketing Degree DRelevant job‑related training indicating level of competence ERelevant experience of the various elements of the job portfolio EKnowledge, skills and abilities:Experience and knowledge of designing, developing and delivering successful marketing and communications campaigns EExperience and knowledge of the development and use of corporate branding and communications campaigns to affect external reputation of organisation EAbility to establish effective working relationships with staff at all levels across the college and with outside agencies EFlexibility and a capacity to work under pressure and achieve goals successfully EAn appreciation and knowledge of the post-16 education sector DAn understanding of Safeguarding and a commitment to creating and maintaining a safe environment for all learners. EAn appreciation of Equality & Diversity within the workplace and a commitment to actively support and implement the college’s Equal Opportunities policies EExperience of event planning and implementation DExperience of social media and digital marketing to drive up communications EAttitude & Behaviours:Strategic, results-focused, and analytically minded EExcellent communication skills with collaboration and teamwork EProfessionalism and integrity EProactive and creative strategy development EOther:Ability to work positively and flexibly as part of a team EAbility to work independently in response to a wide variety of work. EHolds a current driving licence and have use of own vehicle E

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