Head of Marketing & Communications

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

Job summary

A leading education provider in St Helens seeks a Head of Marketing & Communications to lead strategic initiatives and enhance brand communication. The role demands an exceptional communicator with strategic thinking skills, capable of inspiring a talented team. Key responsibilities include developing data-led marketing campaigns that drive student engagement and recruitment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment offering a positive workplace culture and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Discounted food outlets

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marketing and communications leadership.
• Ability to develop and deliver strategic, data-led marketing campaigns.
• Experience in team leadership across diverse marketing functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of marketing and communication strategies.
• Engage with prospective students and stakeholders.
• Champion the college's brands and values across all communications.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Influencing skills

Strategic thinking

Creativity

Job description

Are you looking for a new permanent opportunity? Are you passionate about Marketing & Communications? Would you like to join one of the largest Further Education providers in the Northwest? If yes, this could be the opportunity for you!

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.

What can we offer you?

• 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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.

Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This role 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 CV’s from recruitment agencies. Any speculative CVs sent to the College will NOT be considered. If any assistant is required by agencies, jobs will be sent to them via the TALOS portal.

Head of Marketing & Communications

St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom

WA10 1PP

£45,150 to £50,658 per year

Permanent - Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Closing date: 04/01/2026

Job reference: AO1462652St HOMC

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Head of Marketing & Communications

St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom

£45,150 to £50,658 per year

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