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Company Achievement
We are proud to announce that in 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.
Job Details
Job Title: Marketing Manager
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid, with 1-2 days a week in our Bolton Head Office
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9-5
UK Applicants Only - Sponsorship Not Provided
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.*
Job Description
We’re seeking a strategic, creative, and hands-on Marketing Manager to lead integrated marketing efforts across our portfolio of brands. Reporting to the UK Marketing Director, you will develop and execute marketing strategies that support our growth, including new school and service openings, brand positioning, and stakeholder engagement. You will shape messaging, storytelling, and brand consistency across various platforms and audiences.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the development, implementation, and performance reporting of integrated marketing plans aligned with business goals.
2. Manage key marketing campaigns across digital, PR, events, and offline channels.
3. Manage relationships with internal teams and external agencies, including web, PR, creative, and digital.
4. Create compelling content such as web copy, case studies, newsletters, and thought leadership pieces.
5. Support the rollout of new school and service brands, ensuring consistency and visibility.
6. Lead digital strategy and website optimisation to enhance user experience and generate leads.
7. Support business development with marketing materials, campaigns, and event support.
8. Act as a brand guardian, ensuring consistent tone, design, and messaging.
9. Manage budgets effectively to ensure cost-efficient and impactful marketing activities.
10. Support the development of junior marketing staff by sharing knowledge and expertise.
Required Qualifications & Skills
You should be proactive, strategic, and capable of managing multiple projects from concept to execution. Comfortable navigating a matrix organisation and influencing stakeholders, resilient, and always seeking improvement.
* Proven experience in marketing management or a senior equivalent role.
* Strong strategic and project management skills.
* Track record of successful marketing campaigns.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience working with external creative and media agencies.
* Proficiency with marketing tools and platforms (e.g., CMS, social scheduling, analytics, email marketing).
* Strong budget management and commercial awareness.
* Experience in education or related sectors.
* Line management or team leadership experience.
* Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and web CMS tools.
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of specialist education in the UK, dedicated to providing neurodivergent children and young people with a tailored education that meets their needs, abilities, and aspirations. Our brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, and Momenta Connect, supporting children, young people, and adults across the UK.
Our Vision and Mission
Our Vision: Empower every child, regardless of ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and prepares them for a diverse, evolving world.
Our Mission: Unlock pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. We work together, never assume, and are accountable to each other and those we serve.
Employee Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us. Our benefits include:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with optional contributions
* Access to mental health support and physical health checks
* Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity, paternity, and fertility benefits
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
Additional Information
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Join our dynamic family across our brands—Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect, and Blenheim Schools—and help us achieve remarkable outcomes for children and young people.
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