Marketing Officer

In this role, you will play an important role in creating a positive and welcoming experience for our school community, with the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and contribute to their success and wellbeing.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative Marketing Officer to work with our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing the school’s reputation and visibility through effective marketing and communication strategies. They will manage all aspects of marketing, including digital and traditional media, social media, event promotion and content creation.

The successful candidate must have:

- Right to work and live in the UK

- GCSE English and Maths at Grade 6/B or above

- Educated to A-Level standard equivalent or higher

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications

- Creative mindset with an interest in marketing, content creation, photography, or social media

- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

- Professional, reliable, and proactive approach to work

- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

- Flexible attitude and willingness to occasionally support evening events

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual who takes pride in delivering an excellent service, can manage multiple priorities effectively and maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will be committed to helping every child fulfil their potential and to bringing out ‘the best in everyone’ and playing an active role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.

Why join us?

• A diverse, hands-on role at the centre of a dynamic and busy school
• The opportunity to collaborate closely with staff and pupils across the wider school community
• A supportive team environment with a clear sense of shared purpose
• The chance to make a meaningful and visible contribution to the day-to-day operation of the school

Marsden Heights Community College is part of the Lancashire Cluster, along with The Hyndburn Academy and Accrington Academy. It is also part of United Learning, a growing group of schools whose aim is to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of United Learning, we offer opportunities and a benefits package beyond that of an individual school.

We’re proud to offer ‘more pay, more time, and more support’. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days dedicated to planning and professional development, one paid personal leave day each year during term time.

We place a high priority on developing our staff. Every employee benefits from a supportive annual review process with a tailored programme of personal development. We also facilitate a wide range of professional networks, enabling colleagues to collaborate, share best practice and learn from colleagues in similar roles.

We are committed to supporting your wellbeing. Flexible working is available where roles allow, alongside a comprehensive range of benefits including enhanced parental leave, access to a health cash plan (following 6 months’ service) employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, and free flu vaccines. Further information about our rewards and benefits can be found at - www.unitedlearning.org.uk/careers/rewards-and-benefits.

If you enjoy a varied role and take pride in making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

If you would like to arrange an informal conversation or visit the school, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please get in touch using the details below.