Marketing Officer - Social, Content & Campaigns (Barnstaple)
Hours
Hours 37 hours per week
Contract Type
Contract Type Permanent
Location
Location Barnstaple
Closing Date
Closing Date 18/10/2026
Job Description and Person Specification
If you love creating content that gets people talking, know what makes a campaign land and are always spotting the next great story, this brand-new role in our Marketing and Communications team could be for you.
This isn’t a role where you wait for a brief to land in your inbox. You’ll be out there finding the stories, people and opportunities that showcase what makes North Devon College special, and turning them into content that connects with the audiences we want to reach.
You’ll take day-to-day ownership of our social media channels and student recruitment and reputation campaigns – planning, setting up, delivering and optimising paid and organic activity from start to finish. You’ll identify the audience, shape the message, select the right channels, manage budgets and create or coordinate the campaign assets needed to make it happen, working closely with our in-house designer.
One day you might be setting up and monitoring a paid recruitment campaign; the next, capturing student content, creating a Reel, developing campaign creative, writing social copy or analysing performance to decide what we should do next.
We’re looking for someone who understands audiences, channels and content, with strong copywriting skills and the confidence to create engaging written, photographic and short-form video content. You’ll be comfortable setting up and managing paid social campaigns, planning organic activity, managing budgets and deadlines, and using data and insight to continually improve performance.
Most importantly, you’ll take ownership. You’ll build relationships across the College, seek out opportunities, challenge and improve briefs, coordinate colleagues and suppliers and keep activity moving. You’ll understand what we’re trying to achieve and turn that into creative, audience‑focused marketing that delivers results.
In return? High standards, real autonomy and the opportunity to make a true impact. You’ll join a friendly, ambitious Marketing and Communications team at an exciting time for North Devon College, with the freedom to bring forward ideas, experiment with content and help shape how we tell our story.
You’ll also benefit from a generous holiday allowance, enhanced pension contributions and a wide range of additional employee benefits.
If you’re full of ideas, curious about what makes audiences tick and ready to create campaigns and content that get noticed, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a fully office-based role at our Barnstaple campus.
Applying for the role
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 18th October at midnight
Interviews will be held in Barnstaple on Friday 23rd October
No CVs or agencies please.
Everyone’s welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.
We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks , including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ's guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.
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Marketing Officer - Social, Content & Campaigns (Barnstaple) employer: Exeter College
North Devon College is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, making it an ideal place for passionate educators. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees have ample opportunities to grow and innovate within their roles, particularly in the vibrant community of Barnstaple. The college prioritises respect and ambition, ensuring that staff can make a meaningful impact on learners' lives while enjoying a supportive environment.
