Head of Marketing and Communications

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

Job summary

A leading education business in the UK is seeking a strategic Head of Marketing and Communications to drive student recruitment and enhance brand reputation. This role requires a marketing professional with a degree and a Level 4 qualification in marketing, with proven success in creating effective marketing strategies and leading teams. The successful candidate will manage campaigns across various platforms, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This is a full-time position offering a gross salary of £60,000 per annum, with interviews scheduled for February 2026.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with a marketing specific qualification at Level 4 or above.
• Experience writing effective marketing strategies, plans and reports.
• Understanding of marketing across print, media, online, and social advertising.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver marketing and school liaison activities.
• Lead the Marketing and School Liaison team for student recruitment.
• Coordinate campaigns and events to enhance branding and reputation management.

Skills

Effective marketing strategies

Writing reports

Social media campaigns

Lead generation

Communication skills

Education

Degree level education

Marketing qualification 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

Applications are invited from candidates who are educated to degree level with a marketing specific qualification at Level 4 or above. You will have experience of writing and communicating effective marketing strategies, plans and reports alongside a proven understanding of marketing, including print, media, online and social advertising. You should have a 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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