Job Description

Sheffield
05/10/2025


Senior Marketing Officer - Maternity Cover


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

28,207 - 32,917 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

30 Days Annual Leave (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
17.1% Employer Pension Contribution into Local Government Pension Scheme

Date posted

01/09/2025

Job reference

RR00000841


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Job description

About us

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

About

the role

As a member of the Marketing and Communications Team reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, this post will contribute to the department and the college's common goals. You will be responsible for taking the marketing lead on a key funding stream e.g. apprenticeships through account management, you will work as part of a team to manage college social media accounts and drive progress, in line with digital strategy.

You will also be required to plan and execute multi-channel advertising campaigns across all markets (e.g. B2B, schools leavers, university level, adult, international) and drive innovative practice across the marketing and communications function.

This is a maternity cover position with an end date of 22nd September 2026, or until the original post holder returns to work.

Main Responsibilities:

Plan and produce high quality content/copy, relevant to target market and proof read to a high standard in line with college guidelines


Mentor junior roles within the team e.g. marketing assistant and apprentice roles


Work with key stakeholders to plan and deliver high quality events e.g. Student Celebration Awards, Freshers' Fair, Open Days


Manage key projects e.g. employer skills academies, including project budget management


Support the implementation of The Sheffield College alumni network


Work as part of a team to plan and execute the college's internal communications plan


Take responsibility for maintaining the college website portfolio, including course content, video, case studies and general testing


Support with PR and award writing activity as appropriate


Liaise with key agencies, including print, digital and design


Support and drive the college's internal communications strategy


If you want to find out more about the role please contact Holly Anderson, Director of Marketing Communications and Learner Recruitment - Holly.Anderson@sheffcol.ac.uk

What we can offer you

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between 28,207 - 32,917 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.

Our benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with SYPA - 17.1% Annual leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period Health and wellbeing, we offer + Employee assistance programme through Bupa
+ Occupational Health through PAM
+ Free eye tests for VDU users
Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses


Further information can be found on ourBenefits andCareer Development pages.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confidentemployer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant,we're pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding

Next Steps:

To apply:

Click and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.ukCVs are currently not accepted.

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 5th October 2025

Please be aware - If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.