Marketing Officer - Schools and Community Engagement

South Devon College; Paignton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Paignton is seeking a Marketing Officer to strengthen community engagement. This role involves building relationships with schools and promoting diverse educational offerings, including A Levels and vocational courses. Candidates should have experience working with young people, possess a level 3 qualification, and be skilled in using MS Office. Enhanced DBS check is required, and the position offers hybrid working patterns and generous benefits including 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Birthday holiday

Pension contributions of 18%

Discounted travel schemes

Subsidised fitness suite

Access to funded training and education

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above is required.
• Experience working with young people is essential.
• Confident in representing the organization at events.

Responsibilities

• Promote the College to prospective students.
• Build relationships with feeder schools and community partners.
• Coordinate and deliver engagement initiatives.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Competency in MS Office Packages

Confident in representing an organization

Education

Level 3 qualification or above

Job description

Marketing Officer – Schools and Community Engagement

Salary: £24,811 to £26,123 per annum. Plus Excellent Benefits

Contract Type: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Full time, permanent.

Location: Paignton, Devon

Scope and responsibilities

We have a new opportunity to join South Devon College as a Marketing Officer – Schools and Community Engagement.

The Marketing Officer – Schools & Community Engagement plays a key role in promoting the College to prospective students. This position focuses on building strong relationships with feeder schools and community partners across South Devon, ensuring the College is well‑represented at career events and community activities. The role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering impactful engagement initiatives that raise awareness of the College’s diverse offer, including A Levels, vocational/technical courses, apprenticeships, and higher education opportunities.

The successful candidate will be confident in representing an organisation at events and have experience working with young people. You will hold a level 3 qualification or above and be competent in using MS Office Packages. You will need the ability to travel reliably within South Devon and occasionally beyond to attend events.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (pro‑rata of fractional) including the option to purchase additional holiday days;
• 1 additional day’s holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday);
• 1 additional day’s holiday for every 5 years served;
• Christmas closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
• Local Government Pension Scheme employer pension contributions of 18%;
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
• Major supermarket and high‑street employee discount schemes;
• Life assurance (if member of pension scheme);
• On‑site nursery (Mama Bears);
• Employee assistance programmes;
• Access to Blue Light Card membership;
• Discounted travel schemes.

Closing Date

Midnight, Sunday 14th December 2025

Interview Date

Wednesday 17th December 2025

For a full Job Description and Person Specification please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website. Please do NOT send CVs; we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.

Important Details

• Hybrid and flexible working patterns are offered.
• Applicants must possess an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment.
• The College is committed to safeguarding and preventing and promotes the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• The College applies its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection.
• Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected.
• Working at South Devon College offers training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree‑level study, generous holiday allowance, and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance.
• South Devon College holds Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation.
• The College provides excellent teaching and learning support across diverse learner backgrounds.

The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and reflect the College culture of continuous improvement and support for all students and communities.