Director of Marketing and Communications

  • Competitive salary
  • Stoke-on-Trent / West Midlands
  • Full Time

Job Details

Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week, Permanent (1.0 FTE)

Excellent suite of total reward benefits

Shape the Future of Student Experience at Stoke on Trent College!

Are you an innovative marketing and communications leader ready to make a lasting impact? Stoke on Trent College is on an exciting journey of growth, to becoming the innovative, technical and professional College of choice and we are seeking a dynamic Director of Marketing and Communications to drive our brand forward.

As an Ofsted ‘Good’ College with strong financial health, we are committed to preparing our learners to be Skills Ready; Future Ready. Our success is built on ‘One Team’ – a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, where every individual plays a key role in shaping the future of our students and our community.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing and communications strategies
  • Experience in crafting compelling marketing and communication campaigns for diverse audiences, whilst ensuring the College remains an anchor organisation in the City and wider region.
  • Proficiency in digital marketing tools, social media, email marketing, and analytics.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • A collaborative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

If you’re passionate about education, innovation, and making a difference, and want to be part of a College where ‘One Team’ drives success, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of our success story!

We offer a fantastic competitive reward package, including:

  • Enhanced leave policies including 39 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
  • A range of Family Friendly policies, including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
  • Christmas Closure
  • Bright, modern facilities, buildings and learning resources
  • competitive pension scheme
  • On-site restaurant facilities and free breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Access to Continuing Professional Development
  • Health & Wellbeing initiatives and health-related benefits including individual health care plans
  • Access to the College Sports Academy gym
  • Free on-site parking

Closing date for applications via CV submission is 19th February 2025.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 26th February 2025.

Please submit a comprehensive CV, setting out your career history, including responsibilities and achievements, with a covering letter highlighting your suitability and how you meet the Essential Experience criteria detailed within the Person Specification, along with your current renumeration details to humanresources@stokecoll.ac.uk

Helpful to have an informal chat?

You are invited to contact Dave Hopley (Assistant Principal Student Experience) at dave.hopley@stokecoll.ac.uk.

We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population.

The College is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check.

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