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Head of Marketing Reporting to: Director of Admissions & Marketing Contract: Full time, term time only plus 30 days in holidays Additional expectations: Occasional evening, weekend and holiday work (particularly in the autumn term) Salary: FTE £50,000-60,000 The Marketing Manager plays a central role in shaping the school's brand, digital presence and communications strategy, with a strong focus on supporting pupil recruitment and retention. The role requires exceptional communication skills, creativity, strong digital capability, strategic thinking and meticulous attention to detail. Working closely with the Director and the wider Admissions team, the postholder will lead a small team and manage the operational delivery of the annual Admissions and Marketing plan, ensuring a high quality experience for prospective and current families throughout their journey with the school. Direct line management of Marketing Officer and shared line management of Data & Systems Officer. Key Skills and Attributes Strong digital literacy, including confident use of website CMS platforms, SEO tools, analytics dashboards and social media management systems Advanced content creation skills, including photography, videography, short form video production and editing Imaginative and creative approach to marketing and digital storytelling Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with prospective parents, current families and colleagues across the school community Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, particularly during peak periods Awareness of emerging marketing technologies and trends, with the ability to apply them to enhance brand presence and customer experience Experience managing external agencies - such as web developers, photographers and videographers - ensuring strong performance, value for money and high quality delivery across all projects Experience of managing budgets effectively Proven ability to lead, support and develop team members ensuring high quality output and professional growth Responsibilities Marketing Communications Help to develop and maintain and update clear brand guidelines and visual assets to ensure a consistent, authentic and engaging school identity Oversee the production, editing and distribution of all marketing materials - print and digital Act as the school's lead digital storyteller, ensuring content reflects the school's values, achievements and community Lead the creation of engaging visual content, including photography, videography and short form video Ensure communication with current families is thoughtful, consistent and engaging, strengthening loyalty and positive word of mouth Digital Marketing, Social Media & Website Lead the planning, creation and management of digital content across the website and social media channels Working with the Director, ensure all communication - internal and external - is clear, timely and aligned with the school's aims Work with the Director to develop and maintain a rolling digital and social media strategy Define and track KPIs for digital communications aligned to school goals Use data and performance insights from advertising, digital platforms, social media and website analytics to inform decisions and improve results Provide regular reporting using Google Analytics, social media insights and monitoring tools Monitor online conversations and parent/community sentiment to inform content planning and customer service responses Manage ongoing website development, including site audits, SEO improvements, CMS upgrades and content migration where required Admissions Marketing & Support Collaborate closely with the Admissions Managers to shape communications for prospective parents from enquiry to acceptance Work with the Director to design and deliver research and insight gathering Implement the school's marketing plan to support pupil recruitment and strengthen public perception Manage the strategic and operational delivery of advertising campaigns for pupil recruitment Parent Experience Supports the Director in leading clear, timely and consistent school to parent communication across all channels, ensuring families feel informed, valued and connected Oversees the creation, accuracy and ongoing maintenance of parent guides, ensuring information is accessible, up to date and aligned with school policies and expectations Manages the parent portal, ensuring content is well structured, intuitive to navigate and reflective of the school's communication standards Leads and supports pupil and family onboarding processes, ensuring new families receive a warm, well organised and seamless introduction to school life, from offer acceptance through to their first term Contributes to pupil retention strategies by understanding parent needs, monitoring sentiment and identifying opportunities to strengthen engagement throughout the parent journey Ensures the end to end parent experience - from first enquiry to ongoing school life - is positive, consistent and aligned with the school's values Led by the Director, work collaboratively with Admissions, Pastoral, Academic and Operational teams to ensure parents receive a seamless, joined up experience at every stage Uses feedback, data and insights to identify areas for improvement and recommend changes that enhance parent satisfaction and loyalty Internal Communications Champion a marketing and customer focused culture across the school Ensure all staff are informed and engaged with the school's marketing activities Maintain a visible presence among pupils and staff, gathering insights that inform authentic storytelling Work collaboratively with other departments across the school - including Development, Alumni Relations and Colfe's Leisure Services - providing guidance, branding support and high quality marketing materials to ensure consistency and strengthen the school's overall identity Person Specification Essential Significant experience in a marketing leadership role, ideally within education, membership organisations, charities or similarly relationship driven sectors Proven track record of delivering successful, integrated marketing and communications strategies that support customer acquisition and retention Demonstrable experience in digital marketing, including website management, SEO, analytics, social media strategy and content optimisation Significant experience either managing the production of, or creating, digital content including photography, videography, short form video production and editing Experience managing external agencies (e.g., designers, photographers, videographers, web developers) to ensure high quality, cost effective delivery Experience managing budgets and monitoring spend against strategic priorities Experience leading and developing team members, with the ability to inspire, support and hold others to high standards Desirable CIM Level 6 or above Diploma in Professional Marketing; AMCIS Diploma in Marketing or relevant certificates in digital marketing (i.e. Google analytics certification or Meta Blueprint) Experience working within an independent school or education setting Familiarity with school MIS/CRM systems, admissions pipelines or customer journey mapping Understanding of parent engagement, customer experience design or community based marketing Personal Qualities Warm, approachable and confident, with a genuine interest in people and community Proactive, solutions focused and able to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance Resilient and calm under pressure, particularly during busy admissions cycles Enthusiastic about school life, with a willingness to be visible, engaged and present across the community Application procedure: The recruitment process will require all applicants to complete an application form, accompanied by a letter of application, current CV and details of two referees, who will be contacted prior to interview, in accordance with the School's Safer Recruitment procedures. The application should be submitted electronically via the button below. Applications should be sent by 12noon on Friday 12th June. Colfe's reserves the right to appoint to this post before the closing date if necessary. Colfe's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Job Title: Social Media Manager Location: Birmingham Salary: £38,784 - £41,064 per annum Job type: Permanent, Full time UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: At University College Birmingham, we transform lives through career-focused education, outstanding student experiences, and sector-leading financial support. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Social Media Manager who can craft powerful narratives, spark meaningful conversations, and bring the student journey to life across every social platform. You will turn ideas into thumb-stopping content , build vibrant online communities , and ensure our digital presence feels alive, inclusive, and unmistakably student-centred. You are someone who spots trends early, acts fast, and knows how to turn insight into impact. Managing a team of three (including a videographer), you will lead: Social Strategy - Deliver a bold, data-driven strategy that boosts engagement, strengthens brand awareness, and supports student recruitment. Channel Ownership - Oversee all student-facing social channels, ensuring a consistent flow of creative, inclusive, and shareable content. Integrated Campaigns - Align organic and paid activity to maximise reach, impact, and cohesion across platforms. Performance & Protection - Conduct audits, monitor performance, analyse data, and identify risks and opportunities to enhance effectiveness and safeguard reputation. You will have the freedom to experiment, the support to innovate, and the opportunity to build a digital presence that reflects the energy, diversity, and ambition of our community. If you're a strategist, creator, analyst, and community-builder in one, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact on how students see, feel and connect with the University. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 29 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 20.9% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Hybrid working opportunities Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 28 June 2026. Interview Date - Wednesday 15 July 2026. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience of: Social Media Specialist, Social Media Coordinator, Social Media Strategist, Digital Marketing Manager, Community Manager, Content Marketing Manager, Social Media Lead, Social Media Executive, Social Media Consultant, Online Community Manager, Digital Engagement Manager, Brand Engagement Manager, Social Content Manager, Social Media Marketing Manager, Audience Development Manager, Digital Communications Manager. will also be considered for this role.

Position Overview: Are you an experienced videographer who thrives on turning technical subject matter into engaging, polished video content? Do you enjoy bringing engineering and automotive projects to life on camera? We re looking for a creative, self-starting individual to join our in-house marketing team and take the lead on filming and editing a range of video and photo projects from detailed how-to explainers and product showcases to vehicle builds and social media content. This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for taking video projects from concept to completion: researching and planning, filming with professional equipment, and editing high-quality visual content that supports our marketing strategy across multiple platforms. You ll be creating content for our YouTube channel with over 125,000 subscribers, as well as our growing social media channels with a collective following of 118,000+. We offer a competitive salary of £32,000 per annum, so if you have a passion for video production and the automotive industry, are confident working independently, and love turning complex ideas into captivating content, we d love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Plan and prepare for shoots, including shot lists, scheduling, and setting up equipment. Coordinate and execute video and photo shoots by directing on screen talent to ensure high quality output in line with our content strategies. Manage post-production tasks, ensuring timely turnaround of edited content. Edit long-form video content for our rapidly growing YouTube channel 125,000 subscribers and counting! Lead the production of special project content, including vehicle builds, product testing, and track-day filming. Capture on the fly still and video content to support ongoing social media and website activity and contribute to growth. Collaborate closely with management and the marketing team to maintain content alignment with our brand and business goals. Continuously seek to improve your creative skills by staying updated with industry trends and insights. Ideal Candidate Profile: Minimum of 2 years' experience in a videography or video production role (3 4 years preferred). University/college degree in video production or related creative field preferred. Strong knowledge of shooting and photography, editing, and post-production processes. Strong portfolio showcasing the ability to create compelling and engaging visual content from technical subject matter. Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (experience in other Adobe Creative Suite applications is a bonus). Strong visual and creative thinking skills. Excellent organizational skills for managing content files effectively. Experience with camera operations, wireless lavalier microphones, and basic lighting setups. About ECU Testing Ltd: ECU Testing Ltd. is a market leader in the automotive control unit remanufacturing industry. We specialise in providing remanufacturing solutions for Engine Management, Transmission, Anti-Lock Braking, Electric Power Steering, Instrumentation, and Comfort Control Systems for the automotive aftermarket. As a rapidly growing company, we have recently expanded into a new 30,000 sq ft facility to accommodate our increasing demands and enhance our service delivery. Benefits: Full on the job training throughout you career at ECU Testing ltd. 32 days holiday per annum (including bank holidays). Fully air-conditioned office. Free onsite parking. Opportunities to work on unique automotive content projects, including vehicle builds and track-day filming. Access to a fully equipped company gym. Unlimited barista-quality coffee. Free takeaway meal every Friday, named FAT FRIDAY by all the staff. Annual team-building activities (paintballing, racing, etc.). All-inclusive Christmas party at a premier location. Birthday gifts. Fully equipped kitchen and break-room facilities with driving/gaming simulators. Hours of work: Monday Friday: 09:00 -17:30 If you're ready to take the lead on producing standout video content for a market-leading company in the automotive industry, apply now we can t wait to see what you can do.

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Business on behalf of our client for this temporary position. Hours: 37 hours per week (full time) Contract: Temporary 6 months Daily rate: £192.73 Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office) This is an exciting opportunity to lead social media activity, shaping how our client connects with audiences across South Yorkshire. You will play a key role in delivering impactful, high-quality digital communications that support organisational priorities and strengthen public engagement. About the role As Social Media Manager, you will lead the strategic direction, planning, and delivery of social media activity across their channels. You will ensure content is timely, engaging, and aligned with their priorities, supporting campaigns, announcements, and public information. You will coordinate content planning across short, medium, and long-term timeframes, balancing proactive campaigns with reactive communications in a fast-paced environment. The role involves overseeing the creation of high-quality digital and multimedia content, working closely with internal teams, designers, videographers, and external partners. You will ensure consistency in messaging, brand, tone of voice, and accessibility, while embedding best practice across the organisation. You will monitor performance, use audience insight to shape content, and drive continuous improvement and innovation in digital communications. The role also includes managing approvals and governance processes, identifying and mitigating risks, overseeing social media scheduling and publishing, supporting digital advertising, and contributing to out-of-hours cover as part of a rota. About you You are an experienced social media or digital communications professional, confident leading strategy and delivery in a busy, high-profile environment. You have strong knowledge of social media platforms, trends, and best practice, and can create engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences. You are highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities, balancing planned campaigns with reactive work. You have excellent communication skills and can work effectively with senior stakeholders, providing clear advice and guidance. You are creative and collaborative, with experience working alongside designers, videographers, and partners to produce high-quality content. You are confident using data and insight to improve performance and are proactive in identifying opportunities to innovate and enhance digital communications. You have strong judgement and attention to detail, with an understanding of reputational risk and the importance of accurate, accessible, and inclusive communication.

If you're a creative marketer looking for a role that will give you real autonomy in a supportive and successful environment, this could be just the opportunity for you. We are working with a premium food business that serves both consumer and B2B markets. With strong roots in their space and an exciting growth journey ahead, they're now looking for a Marketing Manager to take ownership of their marketing function and help shape the next chapter of their story. This is a business where marketing has a real seat at the table. You'll have the freedom to bring ideas to life, influence brand direction and immerse yourself in every aspect of the organisation to uncover the stories, people and moments that make the brand special - you'll be a self-starter who will challenge the status quo and live and breathe the brand. The Role This is far more than a traditional Marketing Manager position. Whilst you'll be responsible for campaign delivery, digital marketing activity and performance tracking, the focus of the role is brand storytelling and creative marketing. You'll be someone who naturally spots opportunities to bring a brand to life, understands how to create compelling visual content and can translate a brand's heritage, personality and values into engaging campaigns across multiple channels. You'll spend time across the business, capturing content, working with stakeholders and developing creative concepts that strengthen brand awareness and customer engagement. With a range of awards under their belt and affiliations with celebrity chefs, the role brings great scope for developing an already strong proposition - it is an excellent opportunity for a commercially-astute marketer who combines creative flair with a strong understanding of what drives results. Key Responsibilities - Marketing Manager Brand & Creative Marketing Lead the development and execution of the overall marketing strategy Shape and evolve the brand narrative across all customer touchpoints Develop creative campaigns that build awareness, engagement and sales Ensure a consistent visual identity and tone of voice across all communications Identify new opportunities to strengthen the brand and reach new audiences Content & Social Media Own social media strategy and content planning across key platforms Capture and create engaging photo and video content - both internally and externally to the business Produce creative assets for social media, email and digital campaigns Manage community engagement and audience growth Work with external creative partners including photographers and videographers Digital Marketing Manage website content and ongoing improvements Deliver email marketing campaigns and customer communications Plan and optimise paid advertising activity across digital channels Monitor campaign performance and provide insight-led recommendations Events & Brand Activation Coordinate participation in exhibitions, events and brand activations Identify opportunities to increase brand visibility and customer engagement Support the planning and delivery of internal and external events About You - Marketing Manager Previous experience in a Marketing Manager or Senior Marketing Executive role A highly visual marketer with a strong eye for creative content, branding and design Comfortable creating and directing photography and video content Experience across social media, content marketing and digital channels Commercially minded with the ability to interpret data and optimise performance Confident managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously Experience using design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite would be advantageous Strong written communication skills and an excellent understanding of brand storytelling Proactive, curious and full of ideas, with the confidence to challenge convention and try new approaches This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative marketer who enjoys getting under the skin of a brand and bringing its story to life through engaging content, compelling campaigns and strong visual communication. If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence brand direction and make a visible impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We are working exclusively with a fast-growing, creative marketing agency that specialises in hospitality, events, technology, education and lifestyle brands , to find a talented Social Media Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a social media professional with experience in the hospitality and events industry to take ownership of client accounts, develop engaging strategies, and work alongside a collaborative team of marketers, designers, and content creators. About the Role As Social Media Manager, you ll be responsible for leading the social media strategy and execution for a portfolio of hospitality and event clients including bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. You ll manage content calendars, engage audiences, lead campaign planning, and work closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to drive growth and brand awareness online. This is a client-facing role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment and has a strong understanding of how to bring hospitality brands to life on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook . Key Responsibilities Develop and implement tailored social media strategies for multiple hospitality and event clients. Act as the main point of contact for assigned clients managing communication, approvals, and feedback. Plan and create engaging content calendars, ensuring brand tone, aesthetic, and messaging are aligned. Collaborate with content creators, photographers, and videographers to produce high-quality visuals. Manage community interactions, responding to comments, DMs, and reviews in a timely and brand-consistent way. Lead the planning, execution, and optimisation of paid social campaigns (e.g., Meta Ads). Monitor platform performance and produce regular reports with actionable insights. Stay up to date on trends, competitor activity, and industry best practices, particularly within the hospitality and events space. Candidate Profile We re looking for someone with a passion for social media, content, and hospitality someone who understands what makes bars, restaurants, and venues shine online. Requirements: 2 4 years of hands-on social media management experience, ideally within an agency setting. Strong experience working with hospitality, events, or lifestyle brands. Excellent knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Proven track record managing content calendars, campaigns, and client relationships. Strong copywriting and storytelling skills. Comfortable using social scheduling tools (e.g., Later, Planoly, Buffer) and analytics platforms. Familiarity with paid social strategy and ad campaign setup. Organised, creative, and confident working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Bonus Points: Influencer outreach or partnership experience. Basic graphic design or video editing skills (Canva, Adobe, etc.). Experience attending or covering live events via social channels. Hybrid working pattern, great salary and benefits - Reach out today!