Job Description

About the Role

The Henley College is seeking a creative and motivated Events & Marketing Officer to join our Marketing, Communications and Engagement team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in promoting the College to prospective students, parents, schools, alumni, and the wider community.

You will be responsible for the planning and delivery of College events, creating engaging marketing communications, and supporting the College's digital presence. From producing social media content and updating the website, to coordinating recruitment events and developing alumni activities, this is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same.

This role is ideal for a highly organised and creative individual who is passionate about events, marketing, and community engagement.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone with creativity, strong organisational skills, and excellent communication. The ideal candidate will have:

Experience creating and updating content for social media platforms

Knowledge of marketing principles and audience engagement

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A full UK Driving Licence

A degree in Marketing, Communications, Media or a related subject

Training or certification in digital marketing, social media or graphic design

Experience with website content management systems

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)

Experience in photography, videography or content editing

Previous marketing experience within an educational setting

About Us - The Henley College

The Henley College is a leading sixth form college, serving young people and adult learners from across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. Located in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, we are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with around 250 dedicated staff, committed to achieving educational excellence. Our values - High Expectations, Enterprise, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork, (HEART) - are central to everything we do.

As part of our team in this role, you'll benefit from:

Generous annual leave entitlement 23 days per leave year (1st September to 31st August), plus 8 bank holidays and up to 4 closure days (pro rata)

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Free onsite gym

40% discount at Henley Leisure Centre

Free car parking and good public transport links

On site cafes

5 mins walk from the beautiful market town of Henley-on-Thames, on the banks of the River Thames

24/7 support for your physical, mental and financial health through our EAP provider

We actively support our staff with continuing professional development

Location: Henley on Thames

Salary: 26,550.00 pa

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours a week

The Henley College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The Henley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

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Safeguarding Statement

The Henley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,550.00 per year

Work Location: In person