Marketing and Communications Manager

Marketing and Communications Manager

Wiltshire College & University Centre have a great opportunity for a Marketing and Communications Manager to join our team.

Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire with travel to all sites & hybrid homeworking (1 day per week)

Salary: £42,290 per annum (Professional Services Grade 14)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year 

Closing Date: 10th August 2025 

Interview Date: 15th & 18th August ​2025

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve.  Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond.  Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites.  We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years.  Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

Marketing and Communications Manager – The Role:

Are you a marketing professional ready to lead a creative team and make a meaningful impact in education? Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking a forward-thinking Marketing and Communications Manager to elevate our brand, drive student recruitment, and bring our story to life across digital and traditional platforms.

As our Marketing and Communications Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the public face of Wiltshire College & University Centre. Working closely with the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications, you will lead a dedicated team in planning and delivering engaging, innovative, and high-impact marketing strategies that showcase the College as the first-choice education provider in Wiltshire and beyond.

You will be responsible for leading marketing campaigns, managing key events, and ensuring consistent brand messaging that resonates with diverse audiences—from prospective students and parents to business partners and local communities.

Marketing and Communications Manager – Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement cohesive, strategic marketing and communications plans aligned with college goals.
• Ensure a consistent, compelling brand identity across all platforms, materials and communications.
• Oversee digital and traditional marketing campaigns, college events, and public relations efforts.
• Manage and inspire the Marketing team, fostering collaboration and delivering results.
• Deliver timely, data-driven reports and insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Promote the College’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion through inclusive marketing approaches.
• Lead the ongoing development of the College website and digital presence, ensuring it’s modern, accessible, and impactful.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build strong partnerships and increase engagement.

Marketing and Communications Manager – You:

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in digital marketing, event management, brand strategy, and public/media relations.
• Strong leadership skills and a track record of delivering successful, creative campaigns.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and use data to guide strategic decisions.
• A confident communicator and team leader who can build strong relationships and inspire excellence.
• A relevant qualification at Level 6 (or willingness to work towards one).
• Knowledge of the education sector is desirable, but not essential.

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• A generous annual leave allowance and pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of learners and communities.

If you are ready to take the lead in transforming how we tell our story and connect with our audiences, we would love to hear from you.

Marketing and Communications Manager – Benefits:

- Competitive salary

- 30 days, annual leave for Professional Service Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period

- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers Pension Scheme

- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

- Discounts with a wide variety of retailers

- Free onsite car parking

Marketing and Communications Manager - Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting Marketing and Communications Manager opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.

Applications for this role close on the 10th August 2025. 

PLEASE NOTE:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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