Job Description

Welcome to Ada!

We are the National College for Digital Skills, established in 2016 as the first new Further Education College in England since 1993. Our mission is: to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent, and our values of Rigour, Resilience, Creativity, Curiosity and Collaboration sit at the heart of what we do and how we go about our work. We seek to harness tech as a positive tool for social mobility and improve the gender and ethnic diversity of the tech workforce.

We are a small, specialist college with 500 students and apprentices on roll at present but with plans now well underway to grow to 850+ learners by December 2025 across our two fantastic new city centre hub campuses in London (Pimlico) and Manchester (Ancoats).

We stand apart from other Colleges due to:

? The quality of teaching, learning and assessment of computer science and related

subjects.

? Our fantastic progression outcomes for our learners.

? The breadth and depth of our industry partnerships.

? Our focus on outreach and learner diversity, especially those from more disadvantaged backgrounds.

? Our high support, high expectations culture for staff and learners.

We received 'Good', with Outstanding features, in our first Ofsted inspection in

October 2018 and again in March 2023.

Job Purpose

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role that blends creativity with data insight to

deliver engaging, effective campaigns that support recruitment and engagement across Ada's key audiences.

To be successful in the role the post holder will:

? Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and coordinate content across channels.

? Be detail-oriented, with the ability to interpret performance data and act on insights.

? Be adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in an evolving environment.

? Bring an interest in digital marketing and a desire to grow skills across social media,

website management, and campaign delivery.

? Demonstrate working knowledge of digital marketing tools, platforms and analytics (CMS systems, Meta and Google Ads, web analytics dashboards.)

? Understand basic design principles and be comfortable supporting colleagues to shape and optimize social-media first creative assets.

? Show initiative and a practical approach to problem-solving and campaign execution.

? Possess strong communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Role Responsibilities

? Post and schedule content across Ada's social media platforms and website.

? Monitor performance across platforms and use analytics to inform content and campaign optimization.

? Plan and deliver targeted paid campaigns across social media and contextual advertising platforms.

? Collaborate with agencies and media publishers to support effective campaign delivery.

? Optimize live, paid media campaigns (adjusting creative, messaging and targeting to

maximize impact)

Website management:

? Create news items for the website.

? Ensure pages are SEO optimized to drive organic traffic.

? Manage annual website reviews and implement changes.

?Analyse and optimize website performance.

? Support the delivery and tracking of Ada's annual communications plan across target

audiences.

? Stay up to date with digital marketing trends and platform developments to keep Ada's activity current and effective and contribute to Ada's overall digital marketing approach.

Other Requirements

? A passion for working with young people and adults to help improve their life chances.

? A commitment to on-going personal development.

? A willingness to work flexibly and where necessary outside of normal working hours.

? Suitable to work with young people and vulnerable adults in accordance with Government guidelines for safeguarding.

Variation to this

This is a description of the job as it is at present and is current at date of issue. The duties and responsibilities described above are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties or responsibilities may be required of this position. The job description will be reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure that appropriate revisions are incorporated, and that it relates to the job to be performed.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Any job offer will be conditional on various, appropriate, pre-employment checks including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK and having satisfactory overseas criminal records checks, if deemed necessary, and supportive references.

Equal opportunities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College's commitment to equality and diversity:

? To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and

activity;

? To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current

and potential community;

? To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;

? To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;

? To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.

Applicants with disabilities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please get in touch with the HR department.

How to apply for the role

Please submit your CV and a supporting cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the relevant experience you may have.

Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis based on receipt of applications and we reserve the right to remove the advert before the above closing date so early applications are recommended.

Thank you for your interest in the role and good luck with your application!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 27,352.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SW1V 4LD

Expected start date: 01/08/2025