Marketing and Communications Officer

USP College, Benfleet
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Job Ref No. ECC0-390 Position Type: Administration Pay Range: £30,150
Position Start Date: 20/07/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 20/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC  

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Vacancy details

Salary:£30,150
Reference No.SR1931
Location: Cross Campus
Hours: 37 hrs / week|52 weeks / year
Contract: Permanent

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Job Details

To lead on the planning and implementation of marketing outreach work within schools, while assisting the marketing team with a range of activities such as events and the creation and maintenance of marketing assets and projects to meet student recruitment objectives.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Lead schools outreach and community engagementto build relationships, raise brand visibility, and support student recruitment efforts in Essex.
  • Collaborate with the marketing teamto engage staff as strategic ambassadors through internal communications campaigns.
  • Maintain detailed records of outreach activitiesfor easy sharing with senior leadership.
  • Design and produce publicity materials and visual assetsto support publications, events, and recruitment efforts within set deadlines.
  • Ensure brand consistencyacross all communications, social media, and published materials.
  • Coordinate marketing operationswith internal teams, stakeholders, and learners to meet promotional goals and targets.
  • Contribute creative ideas and conduct market researchto engage target audiences and stay informed about local education trends.
  • Support promotional evaluation effortsand provide reports to aid in strategy and decision-making.
  • Provide administrative and logistical supportto the Marketing Team, including handling digital assets like photos and videos.
  • Stay current with curriculum changes, social media trends, and school market developmentsto keep marketing approaches informed and effective.

The right candidate will have:

  • A marketing, design, public relations or journalism qualification or equivalent experience
  • 2-3 years experience in a marketing environment, preferably involved in engagement with external partners
  • Comfortable communicating with large groups and individually with individuals of differing seniority
  • Familiarity with digital photography e.g. taking photographs for media/publications
  • A high level of computer literacy
  • Self-motivated, energetic and proactive approach which reflects a positive, enthusiastic, resilient and committed attitude.
  • Drivers Licence and access to own vehicle

Why choose us?

Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.

What we offer:

  • A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
  • Excellent pension provision
  • Annual Staff Awards
  • CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
  • Free onsite parking
  • Staff appreciation days
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
  • Well-being days & activities
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme*
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Hybrid Working available
  • Fully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locations
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance

* subject to terms & conditions

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Millie Ray
Runnymede Chase, Benfleet
Essex, SS7 1TW
Telephone: 01268 756111
Email: recruitment@uspcollege.ac.uk

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