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Marketing and Communications Officer

We are seeking a creative and dynamic Marketing & Communication Officer to join USP College. In this vital role, you will lead the creation and distribution of high-quality content across multiple platforms, including our website, social media, newsletters, and printed materials.

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Job Details

You will be responsible for sourcing and producing engaging stories, photography, videography, and written copy that showcase our innovative, career-focused approach to education. Your work will help grow our social media presence, nurture our alumni network, and ensure our brand is consistently represented both internally and externally.

The ideal candidate will have experience in social media management, content creation, and strong writing skills, with proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite. Excellent communication, organisational skills, and a proactive attitude are essential. USP College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff, and we value diversity and inclusion in our community. If you are passionate about making an impact through compelling communications and want to be part of a forward-thinking college, we encourage you to apply.

Job Requirements

  • Experience in social media management.
  • Proven ability to produce engaging content across various platforms.
  • Strong writing skills in marketing, journalism, or related fields.
  • Familiarity with social media analytics and campaign measurement.
  • Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Photography

The right candidate will have:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Creativity and ability to stay on top of trends and implement innovative ideas
  • High level of organisation
  • Excellent copywriting and proofreading skills
  • The ability to think analytically and pay attention to operational detail
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively network and develop positive internal and external relationships
  • Self-motivated, energetic and proactive approach which reflects a positive, enthusiastic, resilient and committed attitude
  • Flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure in an environment of change
  • Good time management, flexibility, and organisational reliability
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and deadlines
  • Full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

Why choose us?

Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.

What we offer:

  • A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
  • Excellent pension provision
  • Annual Staff Awards
  • CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
  • Free onsite parking
  • Staff appreciation days
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
  • Well-being days & activities
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme*
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Hybrid Working available
  • Fully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locations
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance

* subject to terms & conditions

This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV UK

USP College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and any other checks that the role requires to ascertain suitability for working with children and/or vulnerable adults, which may include online searches.

We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College’s website, found here. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.

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