Senior Marketing Officer

Access Creative College; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in creative education seeks a Senior Marketing Officer to lead impactful campaigns targeting the next generation of talent. In this hybrid role based in Bristol, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment focused on creativity and collaboration, advancing innovative educational offerings.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allocation

Wellbeing Benefits including Health Cash Plan

Staff Discounts at over 800 retailers

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on marketing experience.
• Proven success managing multi-channel marketing campaigns.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns.
• Use audience insights to guide decision-making.
• Manage key agency and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Campaign Management

Collaboration

Content Creation

Data Analysis

SEO

Stakeholder Communication

Tools

Google Analytics

CRM Systems

Job description

Department: Marketing

Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, hybrid working

Reporting to: Marketing Manager

Location: Bristol (with travel expected as required)

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000

Are you a data-driven marketer with a flair for campaigns, content, and collaboration? Passionate about education, youth culture, and turning insights into impact?

dBs Institute is looking for a Senior Marketing Officer to join our dynamic team and lead multi-channel campaigns that attract and inspire the next generation of creative talent.

With campuses in vibrant cities and a strong reputation for industry-led courses in Music Production, Sound Engineering and Music Performance, we offer an exciting, forward-thinking environment for learners—and for you.

About Us

Access Education Group is the UK’s largest independent training provider for 16-18s in the creative industries, which boasts 32 campuses nationwide with over 5,000 students & apprentices across ACC, dBs Institute (Higher Education) & Access Sport.

Backed by private equity and growing fast, we deliver Further Education, Higher Education, and Apprenticeships to over 5,000 learners annually. From Esports to Music, Games to Health & Fitness—we’re empowering the next generation of creators and innovators.

What do we offer?

• Generous Holiday Allocation
• Wellbeing Benefits: Health Cash Plan, Doctorline GP Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Access to Counselling and Cycle to Work
• Staff Discounts & Benefits: access to Accolade, our benefits platform, which offers discounts at over 800 retailers!
• Paid Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick pay.
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across email, social media, website, print, and events.
• Use audience insights and performance data to guide decision-making and optimise campaign performance.
• Create compelling content across digital and offline channels—think social posts, emails, landing pages, prospectuses, and more.
• Collaborate with colleagues across marketing, admissions, academics, and campus teams to align messaging and maximise impact.
• Manage key agency and stakeholder relationships, acting as the go-to marketing contact for multiple dBs campuses.
• Support digital performance through SEO, CRM, and conversion optimisation initiatives.
• Lead reporting, analysis, and improvement cycles using tools like Google Analytics, CRM dashboards, and social insights.
• Embrace and champion new technologies (including AI tools) to drive efficiency and creativity in marketing practices.
  
  

What You Bring

• 3+ years of hands-on marketing experience, ideally in education or youth-focused sectors.
• Proven success in managing multi-channel marketing campaigns from strategy to reporting.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to turn complex messages into engaging content.
• Confidence working with internal and external stakeholders—including agencies and senior leadership.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools, analytics platforms, CRM systems, and content creation processes.
• A positive, collaborative, and proactive mindset with a student-centred approach to storytelling.
• Experience in Higher Education? Great.
• Comfortable with AI tools and emerging trends? Even better.
• Experience running focus groups or collecting student feedback? A real bonus.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing, mission-driven organisation shaping the future of creative education.
• Work in a hybrid, flexible role with access to state-of-the-art facilities and creative teams.
• Influence the way thousands of students discover, engage with, and join our courses.
• Collaborate with passionate professionals in an organisation that values innovation, diversity, and impact.
  
  

A full job description and person specification is available for download alongside our full benefits booklet.

dBs Institute is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusivity for all our employees and potential employees. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to creativity. We believe in the diversity of thought, as that's what helps us help our learners. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds