Digital Marketing Officer in Reading

About The Role

Activate Learning is recruiting a Digital Marketing Assistant to join our Group Marketing and Communications team. Reporting to the Digital Marketing Executive and supporting the Digital Marketing Manager and wider marketing department, the role encompasses updating website content, researching keywords, supporting creation of paid advertising (Pay Per Click) campaigns and email content. The role will also be responsible for the finance administration of the Marketing team. This is a varied and practical role, ideal for someone at the early stages of their marketing career who is keen to gain experience across multiple disciplines, including digital marketing, website content creation, PPC research and A/B testing. You will work alongside experienced marketing professionals and provide additional capacity during busy recruitment and campaign periods. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a strong foundation in digital marketing within a large, collaborative team. As Activate Learning continues to grow, there are opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career. This is a permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week), which can be based at any of our campuses in Oxfordshire, Berkshire or Surrey, with travel required to other colleges as needed.

What do you need to be successful as a Digital Marketing Assistant at Activate Learning?

• We are looking for a proactive, organised and enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in marketing and communications.
• You will have strong attention to detail, good communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• You will enjoy working as part of a team, be willing to learn, and feel confident supporting colleagues with day‑to‑day marketing activity.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Effective time management across multiple projects
• While not essential, we’d be particularly interested in applications from candidates with experience updating website content, using Wordpress or CMS/HTML, and PPC/SEO optimisation.
• Experience in the education sector is desirable but not essential.

Who We Are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning. We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award‑winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in‑house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On‑Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit our work‑with‑us/wellbeing. Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission. Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions. Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK. Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly. Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.