Head of Learner Recruitment

Only FE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days leave

West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Free parking

Flexible working

Training & development

Cycle to work

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leeds College of Building is seeking a proactive Head of Learner Recruitment to lead our marketing strategy and campaigns across multiple disciplines. The role requires someone who can inspire creativity, champion college values and drive collaboration with stakeholders to shape a compelling brand narrative.

You will lead a team of marketing specialists, focusing on design, content, communications and digital, ensuring consistency and impact across all activities.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive multi-disciplinary campaigns to tell our story.
• Lead a team of marketing specialists across design, content, communications and digital.
• Ensure brand consistency, impact and motivation across all channels.

Job description

Head of Learner Recruitment

£54,961 - £58,210 per annum

37 hrs pw

Over the last year, Leeds College of Building has transformed our brand and marketing strategy. Our new focus is to connect with new audiences, raise awareness for careers in construction and tackle the skills shortage head on.

To help us drive this bold new direction, we re looking for an experienced Marketing Manager who inspires creativity and is a champion for our college values. In this role, you will work across multiple disciplines to shape our campaigns and tell our story. You ll work closely with our passionate stakeholders, and ensure our brand remains consistent, impactful and motivational.

You ll be in good company, our marketing team is full of specialists and as part of this team you ll drive collaboration, enthusiasm and direction. From design and content to communications and digital, you ll lead a team of experts and create a culture where they can thrive.

You might not know much about LCB but being the only further education construction college in the UK, and the CTEC for Yorkshire and Humber, we lead the industry on innovation, sustainability and produce the next generation of leaders in one of the most prosperous industries in the country. We re looking for someone who can take our marketing strategy to the next level and make LCB the national provider of choice.

In return, we offer a warm and welcoming college with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• A 35-day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days.

• A well-respected pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund with an above average employer contribution)

• Free parking at all our College sites (on a first come first served basis)

• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working

• Superb opportunities for training and development

• Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme

• Discounts and offers at major High Street and Online retailers

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

So, if you d like to make a difference and be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most exciting employment sectors in the UK, we d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 08/10/2026

Please note this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and in line with KCSIE (2025) an online check will be conducted on information available in the public domain.

Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from individuals from an ethnic minority and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are under-represented at our college. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and the built environment education in England.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.