Digital Marketing Officer

Are you already working in education and looking for a new challenge? Or employed in industry and looking to work more closely with your community?

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!

In the role of Digital Marketing Officer, you’ll predominantly be based at Huddersfield Centre and your focus will be on maintaining and developing the college’s social media and website content.

Your key responsibilities will be support marketing communications, recruitment campaigns and events, with a focus on digital engagement and strengthening the college’s digital engagement and marketing activity across a broad range of media. You will have a creative and analytical approach to marketing campaigns and be responsible for driving the college’s digital marketing strategy.

Ideally, you’ll have an honours degree or higher-level qualification (or be able to prove equivalent ability) and demonstrable experience in a digital marketing role. It’s important that you’re able to produce high quality digital marketing assets, including copy, photo and video content to engage the college’s audiences on social media platforms and the college website, as well as demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

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.

Proposed Interview Date: 9th November 2023

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please remember to remove all personal details (name, date of birth) from your CV and supporting statement

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.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.