Marketing Officer

Kirklees College; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Huddersfield is seeking a Marketing Officer to support targeted marketing campaigns aimed at achieving recruitment targets. The successful candidate will assist in creating high-quality marketing materials, support internal communications, and engage in both print and digital marketing activities. Applicants should have a degree in a relevant subject and demonstrable experience in marketing.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Reduced Metro travel

Qualifications

• Ideally a degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent ability).
• Demonstrable experience in marketing.
• Excellent written skills and ability to proof read.
• Excellent people skills with the ability to engage others.
• Understanding and demonstration of the College values.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high quality marketing materials.
• Support internal communications and assist in creating marketing campaigns.
• Contribute to both print and digital marketing activities.

Skills

Demonstrable experience in marketing

Excellent written skills

Excellent people skills

Ability to engage others

Education

Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Marketing Officer role at Kirklees College based at the Huddersfield Centre. The salary is £27,915 - £29,460. 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year.

We are looking for someone to support targeted marketing campaigns that help achieve recruitment targets and maintain the college’s reputation. The role involves working with the Senior Marketing and Communications Officer to deliver high quality marketing materials, support internal communications, and contribute to marketing campaigns and projects. The successful candidate should be willing to engage across all aspects of marketing, in print and digital formats.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high quality marketing materials with the Senior Marketing and Communications Officer.
• Support internal communications and assist in creating marketing campaigns and projects.
• Contribute to both print and digital marketing activities as the college progresses on its marketing journey.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ideally a degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent ability).
• Demonstrable experience in marketing.
• Excellent written skills and ability to proof read.
• Excellent people skills with the ability to engage others.
• Understanding and demonstration of the College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence.

Requirements and Safeguarding

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Evidence of commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Flexibility to work some evenings and occasional weekends as required.

Benefits and Development

• Staff development opportunities including mentoring, financial contributions for external qualifications, and management development opportunities.
• Employee benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts, and reduced Metro travel.

Additional Information

• We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
• Proposed Interview Date: 6 November 2025.
• How to apply: Download and complete the Kirklees College Application Form and attach it when applying; external and internal applicants welcome.
• For queries about the role or the application process, contact the college via the provided email address. Please check emails regularly, including spam/junk folders.
• The role may be subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references in line with Department for Education guidance.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We support flexible working and work-life balance where possible.

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