MARKETING ASSISTANT

University Centre West Anglia; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Fee waivers on some College courses

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

College of West Anglia in King's Lynn invites applications for a Marketing Assistant to support the college’s annual marketing plan across digital, PR and events. This permanent, full-time role (37 hours) sits in a small but thriving Marketing team and offers a supportive, training-focused environment.

You will contribute to campaigns, help coordinate communications and events, and gain hands-on experience in a real FE college setting in the East of England.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing activities across digital, PR and events.

Job description

SALARY: £25,749 - £26,149 per annum

You will contribute to the achievement of the College’s annual marketing plan through supporting all marketing activities and the work of the team, particularly digital, PR and events.

Marketing Assistant

Location: King's Lynn

Job Type: Permanent / Full Time

Industry: Education and Training

Salary: £25,749 - £26,149 Per Annum

Expiry: Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 11:00 AM

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Marketing Assistant

LOCATION: King's Lynn

HOURS: 37 hours per week

SALARY: £25,749 - £26,149 per annum

You will contribute to the achievement of the College’s annual marketing plan through supporting all marketing activities and the work of the team, particularly digital, PR and events.

We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Marketing team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.

The marketing team are a small but thriving team covering school liaison, events, digital, communications & PR. This role will get involved in all elements of marketing, supporting across the team, so it's perfect for someone with little or no experience as they will work alongside an experienced wider team across a variety of marketing disciplines.

Benefits

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff, plus five College closure days, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

Closing date for receipt of all applications: Noon, Tuesday 15 September 2026.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Friday 25th September 2026.

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

Previous applicants need not apply.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk).

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

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