Job Description

Salary:

Up to 49,554.78 per annum, depending on experience

Location:

Brierfield

This is a permanent

,

full time vacancy that will close in 3 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Head of Marketing

Salary:

Up to 49,554.78 per annum, depending on experience

Hours:

37 Per week

Working weeks:

Full Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Site:

Lancashire Adult Learning

Closing Date:

Sunday 20 July 2025

Interview Date

: TBC



'Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?'

Our Organisation

Nelson and Colne College Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges - Nelson & Colne College, Lancashire Adult Learning & Accrington & Rossendale College. Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.

The Exciting Role

The College Group is looking for a Head of Marketing to join our expanding Marketing and Communications Team. This role will be predominantly based at Lancashire Adult Learning however flexibility is required in this role as the successful candidate will also be required to travel across any of the College campuses (Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College).

What You Will Be Doing:

Developing and delivering a marketing strategy and operational plan for each area of the Group to support learner attraction, recruitment and retention Overseeing the marketing service ensuring all marketing activity, campaigns and collateral are based on thorough research and deliver strong ROI Providing strategic and operational marketing and communications advice to curriculum leads and senior management to support delivery of key business priorities Deputise for the Marketing Director as required Producing regular competitor analysis and performance reporting, demonstrating the impact and ROI on all marketing activity Delivering creative, impactful and innovative marketing services to support business priorities Managing the marketing operational budget Acting as brand guardian ensuring all communication, collateral and activity is on message and on brand Line-managing, developing and delivering personal development plans for the marketing team

What We Are Looking For:

Degree Level Qualification in a relevant field
o CIM qualification o Experience leading a team

Experience developing, measuring and reporting on KPIs Highly creative with a proven track record of innovation


What We Offer in Return:

Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and closure days Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with employer contributions of 16.6% Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards Free on-site parking on all College sites Please visit our 'working for us' section of our website for a full list of our benefits

https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/working-for-us/benefits/

How to Apply

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Still Interested?

If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and complete an application form.


Website: https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/


Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources@nelsongroup.ac.uk



Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team

The Company

The Nelson and Colne College Group is an Ofsted Outstanding Further Education College with a high performance and ambitious culture.



The Group was born in November 2018 with the successful merger between Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. Prior to that, pan-Lancashire adult community learning provider, Lancashire Adult Learning, became part of the family in 2016.



We are home to 2,400 16-18 year old A Level and vocational students, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 Apprentices and 400 Higher Education students.



Expertly led by Principal and CEO Lisa O'Loughlin, the College Group delivers year on year improvement, growth and most importantly, highly successful students and Apprentices.



The success of our communities, employers, partners and economy is key to all that we do. We have forged valuable partnerships and a shared vision with like-minded organisations and individuals, creating a network of opportunity and excellence.



Our highly skilled staff are committed to raising and supporting aspirations, providing social mobility and an essential talent pool for the local, regional and national economy.

The Benefits

Pay & Conditions

Rewards & Recognition

Facilities & Working Environment

Professional Development

Health & Wellbeing

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion