Commercial Services Group is one of the leading providers of procurement and support services to education and public sector customers globally. Serving over 15,000 customers, CSG is committed to providing an excellent customer and user experience underpinned by social value and a committed and empowered workforce.
Location: Aylesford/Hybrid
Salary/package £27,642 - £33,098 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Are you a creative and organised marketing professional looking for your next challenge? Join The Education People and work in a dynamic commercial marketing team and help us to deliver engaging, impactful campaigns that support growth across a diverse portfolio of services.
Who we are
The Education People brand sits within the Children & Education portfolio for CSG. We offer a wide range of services, including high-quality training, inspiring conferences, expert consultancy, and practical resources - designed to support every stage of the education journey, from early years through to adulthood and employment.
Alongside our work in teaching, leadership, and inclusion, we also support adults facing barriers to work through the DWP-funded Connect to Work programme. From enhancing teaching and strengthening leadership to improving outcomes and supporting people into meaningful employment, our brand is here to help.
Why this role matters
This role plays a big part in creating engaging and impactful campaigns that support the growth of The Education People’s services, products, and brand, with a focus on the Connect to Work programme. You will help to make sure that we’re reaching the right audiences across digital, print and media, helping to strengthen our presence in the education and supported employment sector.
What you’ll be doing
* Lead and implement marketing campaigns that align with commercial objectives.
* Create and update content across digital platforms, websites, blogs and social media.
* Produce reports and analyse the impact of marketing campaigns.
* Support the organisation and promotion of internal and external events.
* Build and maintain customer-friendly webpages with a focus on SEO and user journey.
* Work with internal teams to launch and promote new products and services.
* Design and edit customer-facing materials using Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud.
* Coordinate targeted communications, including newsletters and email campaigns.
* Work with service providers to ensure marketing output reflects customer needs.
* Contribute to ad hoc marketing projects and campaigns as required.
What we’re looking for
* Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject; CIM qualification desirable.
* Minimum of two years’ experience in a marketing, PR, journalism or an events role.
* Proven success delivering campaigns across digital, print and social media channels.
* Support the organisation of photography and video production for case studies and online media.
* Strong writing, proofreading, and content creation skills.
* Confident using tools such as CMS, Canva/Adobe Creative Suite, DotDigital/Mailchimp and Asana/Trello.
* Experience supporting and promoting events, with knowledge of GDPR and marketing best practices.
* Organised, adaptable team player with the ability to manage shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
* Understanding of the education sector and current affairs is desirable.
What you’ll get in return
* Salary of £27,642 per annum
* 25 days annual leave
* Life assurance cover (4x salary)
* Pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
* Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme
* Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme
* Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress
Why CSG?
Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, France, Dubai and Bangkok, we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public sector solutions.
We are expanding rapidly, with annual growth of around 25 percent, supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and supplies.
CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned, reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact.
Inclusion & Accessibility
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.