Head Of Marketing And Communications

Only FE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution in Blackburn seeks a Head of Marketing and Communications to lead marketing and school liaison activities. In this role, you'll manage campaigns that enhance student recruitment, brand reputation, and internal communication efforts. Ideal candidates should hold a degree-level education and have proven experience in effective marketing strategies as well as lead generation. This is a great opportunity for those looking to make a real impact on education and student success.

Qualifications

• Experience of writing and communicating effective marketing strategies and plans.
• Proven understanding of print, media, online and social advertising.
• Successful track record of exceeding recruitment/sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver effective marketing and school liaison activities.
• Lead the Marketing and School Liaison team.
• Coordinate campaigns and events for student recruitment.

Skills

Effective marketing strategies

Communication skills

Lead generation campaigns

Education

Degree level education with marketing qualification at Level 4 or above

Job description

Head of Marketing and Communications

Close date 25 / 01 / 2026

Salary £60,000 gross per annum

Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to become an integral part of a brilliant education business making a real impact on the lives and opportunities of young people? This could be the role for you!

We are one of the largest colleges with a University Centre in England, hosting over 7,500 students on our state-of-the-art campus across a wide range of areas including Apprenticeships, Technical, A-Level, and Degree-level programmes. If you are looking for a role that focuses on delivering

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced marketing professional to manage and deliver effective marketing and school liaison activities that support the growth and success of the College. Leading the Marketing and School Liaison team, you will take responsibility for student recruitment, branding, communications, and reputation management through hands‑on delivery and coordination of campaigns and events. You will work closely with colleagues across the College to ensure marketing activities are implemented efficiently and consistently, while supporting the team’s development through clear guidance and collaborative leadership.

What we are looking for

• Degree level education with a marketing specific qualification at Level 4 or above.
• Experience of writing and communicating effective marketing strategies, plans, and reports alongside a proven understanding of marketing, including print, media, online and social advertising.
• Successful track record of exceeding recruitment / sales targets and experience of creating and executing successful lead generation campaigns, preferably via social media.

Interviews to take place on Wednesday 11 February 2026

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