Job Description

Salary

26,787 - 28,894 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

Permanent
26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and College concessionary days
Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounted shopping
Wellbeing services
On-site nurseries
Cycle2work scheme
Excellent training and development opportunities

Job category/type

Support

Date posted

17/12/2025

Job reference

REQ002503



Are you a creative, a storyteller, digitally minded marketer ready to make a real impact? We're looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic

Digital Marketing Officer

to join our dynamic Marketing Team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of our digital presence, leading on social media, website content, email marketing, and digital campaigns that showcase our college community and inspire future students.

In this varied and fast-paced role, you'll be responsible for developing engaging digital content, managing our social media channels, and ensuring our online presence reflects the energy and ambition of the college. You'll collaborate with internal teams, students, and external agencies to bring campaigns to life and ensure our digital strategy delivers real results.

Key responsibilities include:

Creating engaging and creative content for the College's social media platforms, tailored to different audiences. Managing and scheduling social media posts, monitoring engagement, and growing online communities. Leading on video, photography, and podcast content to tell authentic student and staff stories. Support the college's email marketing calendar, from planning and content creation to delivery and analysis. Collaborating with agencies and internal stakeholders to deliver digital campaigns and measure their effectiveness. Supporting college events and national campaigns by developing digital plans and coordinating PR activities.


You'll bring a strong understanding of digital marketing trends and a flair for storytelling across multiple platforms.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

A degree (Level 6) in marketing, digital media, or a related discipline.

Level 2 Maths and English or the equivalent e.g. GCSE grade C or above, GCSE grade 4 or above etc

Proven experience managing social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Excellent copywriting and communication skills with an eye for engaging content.

The ability to plan, evaluate, and report on social media campaigns.

A proactive, creative, and collaborative approach, with the flexibility to support events occasionally outside normal hours.

This role offers an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking marketing team where your ideas are valued, and creativity is encouraged. You'll help shape how our college connects with prospective students, parents, and the wider community, driving awareness and engagement through compelling digital storytelling.

Interview date: TBC

We are one of the largest Further Education Colleges in the UK with 12,000 students studying with us in the 2024 - 2025 academic year, on a wide range of courses. Our mission: Developing skills, supporting businesses, engaging communities, changing lives.

Leicester College is proud of its diverse workforce and welcomes applications from the whole community.

Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students, we expect all staff to share this commitment. Background checks including current and latest employer references, an enhanced DBS check and online searches will be required for this role. If you decide to apply for this post, keep a copy of these details, as they will no longer appear on this web site once the post is closed. Please note all vacancies close at midnight on the closing date specified.

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