Employer Outreach and Social Media Lead in Manchester

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Job details

Job title Employer Outreach and Social Media Lead Job reference REQ012944 Date posted 22/10/2026 Application closing date 02/12/2026 Location Manchester Salary £32,931 - £36,500 per annum Package Competitive Benefits plus Local Government Pension Scheme Contractual hours 35 Basis Full time Job category/type Careers Employability and Guidance Attachments Employer Outreach and Social Media Lead.pdf Job description

Join The Manchester College as our new Employer Outreach and Social Media Lead and play a pivotal role in strengthening the bridge between education and industry. You’ll be at the forefront of enhancing our visibility and reputation through compelling digital storytelling, strategic B2B social media campaigns, and proactive employer engagement approaches. From creating high‑impact content to representing the college via a range of activities, you’ll drive and deliver initiatives that secure meaningful work‑related opportunities for our students and build strong referral and partnership introductions with local and regional employers. If you’re passionate about creativity, communication, influencing decision makers, and making a real difference to learner outcomes, this is your chance to shine.

In this dynamic role, you’ll lead targeted outreach campaigns, generate new employer relationships, and develop industry‑engagement initiatives that align with curriculum needs. You’ll use tools like Canva or Adobe Express to produce engaging digital assets, track analytics to optimise performance, and collaborate across teams to deliver high‑quality case studies, news stories, and employer‑focused content. With your strong organisational skills, data‑driven mindset, and ability to influence and connect with diverse stakeholders, you’ll help shape the future of employer engagement at the college. If you’re ready to bring fresh ideas, energy, and a can‑do approach, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week), based across both our Openshaw and Manchester City campuses.

Who are TMC?

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Proudly, The Manchester College is also 1 of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development.

Benefits

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• 3 well-being days per year.
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• English and Maths GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• A qualification in marketing, communications, or a related field is desirable but not essential.
• Proven Experience creating B2B social media content.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Proven experience of impactful employer engagement and B2B outreach experience.
• Track record of impactful social media campaign delivery.
• Partnership development experience.
• Data analysis capabilities.
• Ability to analyse data.
• Strong social media and digital design skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• Strong B2B and employer outreach skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences including employers, staff, students, curriculum teams and external stakeholders.
• Excellent relationship‑building, networking, and stakeholder management skills.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre‑screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 02/12/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!

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