Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Admissions, you will translate strategic priorities into effective operational marketing plans, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, on budget and achieve measurable results. You will lead and develop a team of marketing professionals, oversee marketing support for events and recruitment activities, and champion a consistent, high-quality brand experience across every channel and customer touchpoint. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive marketing leader who combines strong people management skills with a passion for campaign delivery, continuous improvement and data-driven decision making. Responsibilities You will be responsible for:
- Lead the operational planning, coordination and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns, events and promotional activities across the College.
- Manage, motivate and develop the Marketing & Campaigns team, including workload planning, performance management and professional development.
- Translate strategic objectives into effective marketing plans with clear goals, budgets, timelines and performance measures.
- Monitor campaign performance, analyse results and provide actionable recommendations to maximise return on investment and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with Admissions, curriculum teams and wider stakeholders to enhance the customer journey and support recruitment objectives.
- Manage campaign budgets, purchase orders and resources effectively.We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Marketing & Campaigns Manager to lead the delivery of integrated marketing campaigns that support student recruitment, brand awareness and engagement across our colleges., Degree in a relevant subject and/or a professional marketing qualification (such as CIM or IDM), or significant equivalent experience.
- Experience delivering successful integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
- Experience managing and developing staff, including performance management responsibilities.
- Experience analysing campaign performance, reporting on insights and using data to inform decision making.
- Experience managing marketing budgets and resources.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent organisation, project management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- A proactive, innovative and solutions-focused approach to work.
- Ability to travel between locations and hold a full driving licence with access to a vehicle.
Desirable
- Experience working within the Further Education or Higher Education sector.
Personal Qualities
- Creative thinker with a strong customer focus.
- Confident leader who can inspire and develop others.
- Data-driven and commercially aware.
- Adaptable, resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about delivering exceptional campaigns and customer experiences.
In return, you will receive:
- Invest in Your Growth: Access a wide range of training, in-house coaching, workshops, and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research, with potential international travel.
- Generous Pension Plans: Benefit from either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers' Pension Scheme.
- Ample Time Off: Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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