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As Senior Digital Communications Lead, you’ll shape the digital voice of Yeovil College and make a lasting impact. This is a senior role for a confident, creative digital leader who knows how to turn strategy into standout campaigns, inspire a team, and tell powerful stories that connect with learners, partners, and the wider community.
In this role you will lead drive the College’s digital marketing strategy, driving brand awareness, student recruitment, and engagement across all digital platforms. You’ll own digital campaigns, social media, website performance, and content strategy, while managing a small team to deliver innovative, high-impact marketing activity. As a key member of the Marketing Department, you’ll contribute to operational planning, strategic delivery, daily team management, and departmental KPIs. The role spans leadership and people management; digital strategy and website development; social media oversight across all College channels; campaign planning for student recruitment, events, and key initiatives; and the exploration of new and emerging digital formats such as vlogs and podcasts. Acting as deputy to the Head of Marketing, you’ll provide senior support across marketing and communications functions, helping to shape the College’s future and strengthen its digital presence all year round. Ready to lead from the front? Apply now and shape Yeovil College’s digital future.
What we're looking for:
1. Proven experience leading a digital marketing, marketing, or communications team, with responsibility for objectives and performance.
2. Strong understanding of digital marketing strategies, social media management, and website content management.
3. A confident, inspiring communicator who can lead and motivate a creative team.
4. Degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business Management, or a relevant Level 6 qualification.
5. Able to communicate clearly and credibly with senior leaders, colleagues, and external partners.
What we offer:
6. Annual Salary: £34,660
7. Full-time position, 37 hours per week, all year round
8. 30 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)
9. Generous pension scheme of 18.9% employer contributions
10. Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
11. Opportunities for professional development and career growth
12. Employee assistance programme
13. Free onsite gym
14. Subsidised catering facilities
15. Access to free staff parking
Don't miss out!
Join Yeovil College and make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated and dynamic team!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible!
Safeguarding Statement
Yeovil 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.
Safeguarding Statement
Yeovil 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.
Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks. Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck (www.ucheck.co.uk) to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice). DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates suitability to work with children and young adults.