Marketing Assistant

COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension

Fee waivers on some courses

Cycle to work

Discounts with local businesses

Job summary

COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA is seeking a Marketing Assistant to support the annual marketing plan. The role is based in Kings Lynn with 37 hours per week and offers a range of benefits. You will contribute to digital, PR and events activities, working within a thriving marketing team committed to staff development.

This is a great entry point into marketing, with an experienced team to learn from, and a focus on a broad mix of marketing disciplines across school liaison, events and communications.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Job description

Marketing Assistant

Reference: AUG20260223

Expiry date: 2026-09-15 11:00:00.000

Location: Kings Lynn

HOURS: 37 hours per week

Benefits

• generous annual leave allowance
• plus five college closure days pro rata for part-time
• fee waivers on some College courses
• a contributory pension scheme

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

• 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
• 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.

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.

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

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Friday 25th September2026.