About the Role
Join our dynamic team as an All‑Round Marketer, where you will have the opportunity to engage with local feeder schools, nurturing relationships with teachers and careers officers. As a bridge between Walsall College and these educational institutions, you will ensure that school leavers are fully informed about the extensive range of courses we offer.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and personable individual who is driven by a passion for providing young people with transformative opportunities through vocational courses and apprenticeships. Your creativity and marketing expertise will play a crucial role in showcasing the incredible possibilities that lie ahead for these students.
In this marketing role you will be exposed to all aspects of marketing; if you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people and are eager to promote the value of vocational courses and apprenticeships, we invite you to join our team.
Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with Walsall College! For full specification requirements please refer to the job description.
Key Responsibilities
* Attend various events such as assemblies, parent evenings, careers days and practice interviews, and deliver engaging presentations to communicate the advantages and benefits of our diverse course offerings.
* Actively travel to scheduled off‑site events, efficiently moving between appointments and transporting necessary materials.
* Support the planning and execution of celebration events and open days, ensuring they are memorable and engaging for prospective students and their families.
* Provide regular updates to teachers and careers officers, serving as the primary point of contact and maintaining strong, supportive relationships.
Qualifications and Skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong relationship‑building ability, with a personable and approachable demeanor that makes students, parents and staff feel confident and excited about joining our college.
* Passion for education combined with marketing acumen to inspire and guide students toward a bright future.
* Reliability in attending scheduled events and traveling efficiently between appointments.
Benefits
* Competitive salaries.
* Up to 29 days annual leave with generous additional closure days.
* Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
* Outstanding staff training and team‑building programme.
* ZEST – the College’s Health & Wellbeing initiative for staff.
* Staff incentive schemes including a Ride‑to‑Work scheme and ‘Best of Walsall’ discounts.
* Simply Health care scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Reward and recognition scheme.
* State‑of‑the‑art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty.
Additional Information
We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability. Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check.
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