Job Reference:
ATR 33024
Application deadline:
20/04/2025
Salary:
£40,327.00 - £40,327.00
Job Description
Job Title:
Marketing Manager
Salary:
£40,327
Location:
Waterfront Huddersfield, but expected to work at all centres
Hours and Weeks per Year:
37 Hours a week/ 52 Weeks per year
At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.
Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.
We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story as we celebrate 200 years of technical education.
In this role, you’ll lead and manage our high-performing marketing and communications team,
We are looking for a marketing manager who will lead our high performing marketing and communications team driving bold, high-impact initiatives in collaboration with curriculum and support teams. Your work will showcase our achievements, strengthen our brand and enhance student recruitment and stakeholder engagement, positioning Kirklees College as the first choice for Further Education.
You’ll predominantly be based at Waterfront Huddersfield but expected to move around all centres developing productive working partnerships with our curriculum and support colleagues.
Your key responsibilities will include overseeing the production of all college marketing materials and associated advertising campaigns in a variety of formats to a high standard. You will lead on protecting the college brand via a public relations and communications strategy (internal and external), developing a next work of key stakeholders and partners to support this. This role requires someone who has the ability to manage multiple projects delivering high quality work to deadline.
For this post you need to be qualified to degree level (or be able to prove equivalent ability) and be able to demonstrable experience of working in either an FE or HE marketing team. It’s important that you’re able to communicate effectively and engage with key stakeholders. This role requires someone who also has excellent IT skills, project management and proof reading skills. Demonstrating our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role is expected at all times.
Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.
We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.
Special Features of this post: This role does require the flexibility to work evenings for events as well as some Saturday work to support open days and enrolment. All dates are shared in advance. Please be aware that this role requires the successful candidate to be able to drive and have access to a car.
Closing Date: 20 April 2025
(We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)
Proposed Interview Date: 30 April 2025
Please remember to remove all personal details (name, date of birth) from your CV
If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact hrenquiry@kirkleescollege.ac.uk Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied.
As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education