About this Role

Our Director of Marketing & Communications is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing, recruitment and communication strategies to enhance the visibility, reputation and engagement of learners and employers across the South East. This role requires a dynamic and innovative leader who can drive growth, engage diverse audiences and promote Chichester College Group's mission and values.

Reporting directly to the Associate Principal Employers & Stakeholders, you will lead a large and multi-site team of specialists encompassing brand & design, schools liaison and outreach, recruitment and campaign marketing, customer experience and communications, websites and digital content creation.

Ultimately you will develop and deliver effective strategies that meet our learner recruitment and employer engagement targets as well as contribute to our wider strategic objectives.

About You

As our Director of Marketing & Communications, you will demonstrate strategic marketing & communication management skills, strong commercial insight, and outstanding leadership and communication skills at all levels.

You will promote a culture of service excellence, manage resources effectively and drive positive change where necessary, to build and promote the impact of the Group.

You will have passion, creativity and the ability to collaborate and influence at all levels across the Chichester College Group to ensure we deliver a planned and effective programme of activity to drive recruitment. 

What We Can Offer You

Working for the Chichester College Group means you get amazing benefits, with pension and annual leave entitlement highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations. You also get access to a range of discount schemes, including discounts at onsite facilities such as gym membership and nursery fees. We also offer a range of continuous professional development opportunities. Check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

Further Information

For an informal discussion with the posts line manager, Paul Rolfe, Associate Principal, Employers & Stakeholder please contact Suzy Goldsmith, Executive Assistant please telephone 01243 786321 (extension: 2529) or email: [email protected]

Closing date: 5th August 2024

Interview date: 28th August 2024

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The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.