Director of PR, Marketing and Communications – Barnsley College
Barnsley College
Barnsley
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- £71,476 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 31 July 2024
Job overview
Director of PR, Marketing and Communications – Barnsley College
Salary: £71,476 per annum
Contract Type: Maternity cover | Full time - 37 hours per week
Reference: REC1974 | Closing Date: 31st July 2024 | Proposed Interview Date: 22nd August 2024
Barnsley College is an anchor institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. We are seeking a creative and experienced Director of PR, Marketing and Communications to join our Marketing department on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
The opportunity
The Director of PR, Marketing and Communications is responsible for the development and execution of strategic initiatives to enhance the college’s visibility, reputation and engagement with key stakeholders. You will oversee a team of Marketing professionals to develop and advance comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with the college's goals and objectives, whilst managing budgets to ensure cost-effective use of resources.
As part of the College’s Senior Management Team, our new Director of PR, Marketing and Communications will cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate with internal departments to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all communications. This includes overseeing the creation and dissemination of engaging content across relevant platforms, and leading PR efforts to promote the college’s programmes, events and achievements.
Reasons to join us
- We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays)
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 19.2% employer contribution!
- We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
- Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
- 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
- Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
- Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
- College gym membership with onsite facilities
- Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
- Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
- Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
- Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
- On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
- Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from “The Barnsley College Advantage”. This is the advantage of:
- Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
- A range of flexible working opportunities
- Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
- Short and Long Term development commitments
- Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
- Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
- Reward and Recognition
- Having your voice heard at every level
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
About you – our new Director
This is a fantastic opportunity for creative, strategic thinker with a passion for education and training. We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing and communications strategies, with the ability to craft compelling messages for diverse audiences.
You should be able to demonstrate proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms, including social media, email marketing, and analytics. If you possess strong leadership and team management skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving and the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously, this is the role for you.
Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application. Closing date for applications 31st July 2024 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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About Barnsley College
Barnsley College is rated outstanding by Ofsted. It has approximately 9,000 students and offers various programmes including vocational courses, A Levels, apprenticeships, technical courses (T Levels), part-time and Higher Education courses.
Barnsley College is an outstanding place to work; our vision is to Transform Lives, not just for our students but for our staff too, and we encourage them to dream big.
We employ approximately 800 people, making us one of the region’s largest employers.
To ensure we retain our excellent people we invest in our workforce, giving them access to training, development and career progression opportunities. We also reward and look after our staff with generous annual leave entitlements, wellbeing programmes, regular staff development and networking events, flexible working opportunities, and many discounts and offers, such as reduced gym membership.
Colleagues tell us that they like working at the College and this is reflected by our staff survey which consistently shows a high satisfaction rate.
The College offers the following benefits to its staff in addition to competitive salaries:
- Generous leave entitlement (Teaching Staff – 55 days, Support and Management Staff – 47 days)
- Access to Local Government or Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work (cycle purchase scheme)
- Excellent access to the College by public transport
- Northern Rail season ticket scheme
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Programme including on-site health checks, access to smoking cessation services and weight management group
- Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and parental leave and opportunities for job sharing and flexible working
- Training and Development including support for teaching staff to achieve a recognised teaching qualification, job related training and development for all staff to encourage career progression
- Reduced price gym membership for College staff at the Honeywell Sports Village facility
- Membership of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield (contributory) through Payroll
- Discounted hairdressing, beauty and complementary therapies available at Images salon
- Access to support and advice on a range of financial, wellbeing and individual matters (including IMASS portal and access to counselling services)
- Access to a benefits website offering discounts at a number of retailers
- Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
Wherever your expertise lies, if you’d like to work at a highly successful College in a supportive and nurturing environment, then you’re looking in the right place.
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