Marketing Officer (Events & Social Media)

Boston College; Boston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Boston is seeking a full-time Marketing Officer focused on events and social media. The role involves planning impactful events and managing social media to enhance recruitment and strengthen the brand. The ideal candidate will have experience in event planning or social media management and strong communication skills. Salary ranges between £25,531 and £25,993 per annum.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employer pension contribution

Generous paid holidays

Competitive salary

Free on-site parking

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning or social media management essential.
• Motivation, energy, and desire to work in a busy, changeable environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan events and create social media content.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure brand consistency.

Skills

Event planning

Social media management

Strong communication skills

Writing skills

Job description

Overview

JOB REF: VAF169: FULL-TIME MARKETING OFFICER – EVENTS & SOCIAL MEDIA

Salary is £25,531 - £25,993 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience

37 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Role

Boston College is seeking a highly motivated Marketing Officer – Events & Social Media.

This position offers the chance to play a key role in leading impactful events and strategic social media management to ensure growth in student recruitment as well as strengthening the College’s brand.

The role will be responsible for planning events, creating social media content, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure brand consistency. Experience in event planning or social media management, coupled with strong communications and writing skills is essential.

A successful Marketing Officer must have enthusiasm for marketing, a knowledge of relevant techniques, motivation, energy, and a desire to work in a busy, changeable environment.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Paula Morley, Head of Marketing and Admissions, or Michelle Thompson, Marketing Manager on [phone].

What we offer

• Be part of a supportive and inclusive educational environment
• Enjoy professional development opportunities and career progression
• Employer pension contribution
• Full range of family friendly policies
• Generous paid holidays
• Generous sick pay policy
• Competitive salary
• Free on-site parking
• Access to apply for a discount card and benefits platform
• 30% discount on fees at on-site Nursery (Little Acorns)
• Access to a healthcare scheme following a successful probation period (Access to Best Doctors and contributions towards costs of optical, dental, physiotherapy and more!)
• Access to a reward discounts scheme following a successful probation period
• Discounted Gym Membership and free-swimming sessions (at certain times) with Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex
• On-site fine dining at our restaurant, EDEN
• On-site Coffee shops based at Rochford Campus and Peter Paine Performance Centre
• Annual Staff Celebration Day
• Christmas College Closure Days

Closing date: Monday 13 October 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 29 October 2025

Previous applicants need not apply.

Boston College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all learners. All posts are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service checks.

Boston College is committed to promoting Equality and Diversity