Group Head of Digital Marketing

Location: Tower Hamlets

This is an important post with significant responsibility. We need a talented and experienced digital marketing professional to take responsibility for our overall digital marketing strategy and lead on development and management of all digital channels, social media accounts and websites.

We are looking for a multi-skilled individual who is both well organised, highly technical and creative with an excellent eye for design.  You will be experienced in setting up and managing powerful digital campaigns that result in high conversion.

The Group Head of Digital Marketing will provide vision and leadership for the strategic development of the college’s digital marketing landscape, ensuring the delivery of an excellent, stimulating and innovative digital experience to all of our prospect and stakeholder audiences.

Your work will be a primary driver for our student engagement and recruitment from application to enrolment and beyond.

In a highly competitive environment where prospective students are bombarded with choice, we need to a provide sector leading experience for all our audiences, utilising the latest multi-channel communication tactics and technologies.

As an expert in your field, you will lead the enhancement of the college’s digital channels through continuous development of our digital presence including user experience (UX), content, SEO, CRM and social media channels.

Throughout, you will drive the brand through all communications and channels – maximizing reputation, recruitment and reach amongst our key audiences.

You will also give strategic direction and leadership to the wider marketing team, working alongside a Group Marketing Manager and responsible for line management and professional development.

Success will be measured by the development and delivery of a social strategic plan, quality of output, audience engagement, the meeting of bespoke KPIs and analytics as well as the development of relationships internal and external to New City College.

Closing date:     18^th June 2023

Interviews will take place week commencing: 26^th June 2023

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

To apply for this vacancy and for further information please visit our website: https://www.ncclondon.ac.uk/working-for-us or contact Human Resources on 020 7510 7712. E-mail: recruitment@ncclondon.ac.uk

New City College is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises Tower Hamlets College, Hackney Community College, Epping Forest College Redbridge College, Havering College of Further & Higher Education and Havering Sixth form College. Our 6-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of £105m, 20,000 students and 1900 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential further education organisations in the country. 

Our college environment is second to none. We have industry standard facilities and equipment at all campuses, expert staff and partnerships with other high profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers.

East London is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. As we develop our longer term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for the changing workforce of the area. 

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.

New City College aims to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from a BAME background.

To apply for this vacancy and for further information please visit our website via the link