Chichester College Group
Ref: CC5230
Communications Officer
£26,716 - £29,196 per annum
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Are you a creative communicator with a passion for storytelling and digital media? Join our Marketing & Communications team at Chichester College Group and help shape the voice of one of the UK’s largest college groups.
About the Role
As a Communications Officer, you’ll support the delivery of our Communications Strategy, creating compelling content that promotes our mission of changing lives through learning. From media releases to social media campaigns, your work will enhance our brand, boost student recruitment, and strengthen community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Create and distribute content across digital and traditional channels
2. Write press releases, case studies, and news stories
3. Collaborate with staff and students to share success stories
4. Maintain website news sections and support promotional events
5. Use analytics to measure content impact
6. Ensure all communications align with our brand and values
What You’ll Need
7. Excellent writing and communication skills
8. Experience in content creation and digital media
9. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
10. Basic photography and multimedia skills
11. A proactive, collaborative mindset
Why Work With Us?
12. Supportive, creative team environment
13. Opportunities for professional growth
14. Make a real impact in education and the community
Our Staff Benefits:
We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:
15. Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
16. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
17. Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
18. Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
19. Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
20. And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.
Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.
We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG.
This role can be based at any of our college campuses depending on successful candidate preference. The application form will ask you to select which campus you are interested in working at.