Head of Marketing & Communications

Knowsley Community College; St Helens; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in St Helens is seeking a Head of Marketing & Communications to lead strategic marketing efforts and enhance brand visibility. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, drive data-led campaigns, and inspire a diverse team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Positive working environment

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Death in Service benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounted catering

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marketing and communications leadership.
• Strong data-driven decision-making ability.
• Experience in leading teams across various marketing functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic marketing and communication campaigns.
• Lead and inspire a diverse team in achieving marketing goals.
• Champion the college brand and its values.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Influencing

Creativity

Innovation

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an inspiring and collaborative Head of Marketing & Communications to lead the way we tell our story, strengthen our reputation, and promote our successes. You will bring creativity, innovation and impact to the role, shaping how we engage with prospective students, stakeholders, staff, and the communities we serve across the wider Liverpool City Region. As Head of Marketing & Communications, you will be an exceptional communicator and influencer, able to translate ambitions and strategies into impactful campaigns. You will champion our brands, ensuring our vision and values are reflected in the way we connect with our target audiences. You will develop and deliver strategic, data-led marketing and communication campaigns that drive student recruitment and engagement. You will lead and inspire a talented team across marketing, digital, graphic design, events and school liaison activities to bring our brand to life across all channels and touchpoints. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic, creative, and collaborative leader ready to make a significant and lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic, data-led marketing and communication campaigns that drive student recruitment and engagement.
• Lead and inspire a team across marketing, digital, graphic design, events and school liaison activities to bring the brand to life across all channels and touchpoints.
• Champion the college brands, ensuring the vision and values are reflected in communications with prospective students, stakeholders, staff and communities.

Benefits

• Positive and enjoyable working environment
• Working 36 hours per week
• Generous holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated)
• Contributory pension scheme with an excellent employer contribution
• Death in Service benefits
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted Starbucks and all other catering outlets on sites
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount Scheme
• Well-being events and access to a well-being portal
• CPD
• Opportunities for career development within the team and wider college

Application and requirements

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This post does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Please note we do not accept speculative calls and emails with CVs from recruitment agencies. If any assistance is required by agencies, jobs will be sent to them via the TALOS portal.

About the employer

St Helens College and Knowsley Community College are committed to Equality and Diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment.

Role details

Head of Marketing & Communications – St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom, WA10 1PP

Salary: £45,150 to £50,658 per year
Employment type: Permanent - Full-time

Contact information

Job reference: AO1403531St HOMC