Marketing, Comms & PR Officer

eTeach UK Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Barnsley is searching for a Marketing, Comms & PR Officer on a part-time basis to deliver engaging marketing activities. The ideal candidate will have over two years of experience in marketing, strong communication skills, and will be responsible for producing high-quality materials and coordinating events. The opportunity is part-time with a fixed-term contract, offering a chance to make a real impact in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Substantial annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Career advancement opportunities

Access to health cash plans

Discounted college gym membership

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in marketing or communications.
• Experience of organising events and running marketing campaigns.
• Experience writing for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative marketing activities to showcase College achievements.
• Produce high-quality marketing materials across digital platforms.
• Coordinate college events and promotional activities.
• Support media relations by drafting press releases.

Skills

Event coordination

Content creation

Social media management

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Marketing, PR, English

GCSE English and Maths, Grade C or above

Job description

Overview

Marketing, Comms & PR Officer
Department: Marketing
Salary: £25,920 to £27,350 per annum
Contract Type: 1 Year Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Part Time, 22.5 hours per week
Reference: REC2306 | Closing Date: Sunday, 23rd November 2025

The Opportunity

You’ll play a key role in delivering creative and engaging marketing activity that showcases the College’s achievements and connects with a wide range of audiences. You’ll be joining a supportive and energetic team based at our Eastgate Campus, where you’ll have the opportunity to contribute fresh ideas and help bring the College’s brand to life. This is a one-year fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, offering you the chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

In this role, you’ll support the planning and delivery of imaginative marketing campaigns that align with the College’s corporate and stakeholder engagement objectives. You’ll produce high-quality materials that tell the College’s story and capture its values, while managing engaging digital content across websites and social media channels. Your creative input will help ensure every post, video and article speaks directly to our students, staff, employers and the wider community.

You’ll also play an active part in coordinating a variety of college events and promotional activities, from open evenings to large-scale exhibitions. Working closely with internal teams and partner organisations, you’ll ensure every event runs smoothly and leaves a lasting impression. You’ll monitor performance, evaluate outcomes and bring forward new ideas to keep the College’s marketing activities fresh and effective.

In addition, you’ll support the College’s media relations by drafting press releases, monitoring coverage and helping to shape the College’s public profile. Strong writing and attention to detail will be essential, as you’ll contribute to a wide range of materials including internal communications, reports and digital publications.

This role gives you the opportunity to use your creativity, communication skills and enthusiasm to help promote one of the region’s leading colleges. You’ll work with a passionate team that takes pride in producing outstanding work and sharing the College’s success with its community.

About You

For this role, we’re looking for someone with at least two years’ experience in marketing or communications, and who enjoys working on a variety of projects in a fast-paced environment. You’ll need to balance creativity with organisation — producing engaging content one moment and coordinating an event or campaign the next. You should have experience of organising events and running marketing campaigns, as well as writing for a variety of audiences.

You’ll be confident using social media and digital tools to manage content, monitor engagement and analyse results. You’ll also be able to work independently when required, while contributing effectively as part of a team, showing self-motivation and the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines. Strong communication skills, combined with a confident, persuasive and approachable manner, will allow you to build positive working relationships with colleagues, students and external partners.

You’ll be enthusiastic and flexible, able to adapt to changing priorities and willing to work evenings or weekends as required. Most importantly, you’ll take pride in delivering high-quality work that enhances Barnsley College’s reputation, supports its mission, and ensures all campaigns, events and communications are delivered to the highest standard.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Marketing, PR, English, or a related discipline
• GCSE English and Maths, Grade C or above
• 2 years’ experience in Marketing, Comms or PR
• Experience organising events and/or managing marketing campaigns
• Experience writing for diverse audiences

Reasons to Join Us

• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 19.2% employer contribution
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff

The Barnsley College Advantage

• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
• A range of flexible working opportunities
• Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
• Short- and Long-Term development commitments
• Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
• Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
• Reward and Recognition
• Having your voice heard at every level
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Closing date for applications is Sunday, 23rd November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.