Events & Marketing Officer
About the Role
The The Henley College is seeking a creative and motivated Events & Marketing Officer to join our Marketing, Communications and Engagement team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in promoting the College to prospective students, parents, schools, alumni and the wider community.
Working as part of a dynamic marketing team, you will be responsible for planning and delivering a range of College events, creating engaging marketing communications, and supporting the College's digital presence. From producing social media content and updating the website to coordinating recruitment events, building relationships with schools and community partners, and developing alumni activities, this is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same.
This role is ideal for a highly organised and creative individual who is passionate about events, marketing and community engagement, and enjoys working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone with creativity, strong organisational skills and excellent communication abilities. The successful candidate will have:
Essential
Level 3 qualification or equivalent
GCSE English and Maths
Full UK Driving Licence
Experience creating and updating content for social media platforms
Experience producing high-quality written content for online and/or print audiences
Experience using digital tools to create engaging content
Knowledge of marketing principles and audience engagement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
High attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Creative thinking and the ability to generate new ideas
Enthusiasm for engaging with students, staff and external stakeholders
Desirable
Degree in Marketing, Communications, Media or a related subject
Training or certification in digital marketing, social media management or graphic design
Experience within a marketing role, ideally in an educational setting
Experience with website content management systems
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and InDesign
Experience in photography, videography or content editing
Experience of alumni engagement
About Us – The Henley College
The Henley College is a leading sixth form college serving young people and adult learners from across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Located in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, we are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with around 250 dedicated staff, committed to achieving educational excellence. Our values of High Expectations, Enterprise, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork (HEART) are central to everything we do.
Benefits
As part of our team, you'll benefit from:
23 days annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and up to 4 additional closure days (pro rata)
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Free onsite gym
40% discount at Henley Leisure Centre
On-site cafés
Location just five minutes' walk from the centre of Henley-on-Thames and the River Thames
24/7 support for physical, mental and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Key Information
Location: Henley-on-Thames
Salary: £27,733 per annum
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break.
The successful candidate will occasionally be required to work outside normal working hours to support College events and activities.
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
The Henley College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
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The Henley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.