Marketing Officer in Lewes

Plumpton College is a leading provider of land and environmental education in the UK, situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park. We offer a wide range of vocational and academic courses for students of all ages studying from level 1 to Masters degree and across nineteen subject areas including agriculture, animal management, veterinary sciences, horticulture, equine studies, wine, and environmental studies. Our approach is underpinned by our core values Professional, Ambitious, Passionate, Supportive, Progressive, and Enterprising which guide everything we do. We are proud to foster a culture that expects high standards, encourages innovation, and prioritises the learner experience.

About the role: Are you a marketer who wants your work to make a real difference? We are looking for a Marketing Officer to help us reach and inspire the next generation of students, and to tell the stories of the people who make our college what it is. As part of our Marketing and Schools Liaison team, you will deliver campaigns across digital, print, PR and events, working with colleagues across the college and with external partners to make sure every piece of our marketing is clear, consistent and effective. It is an ideal role for someone who is creative, organised and motivated by seeing their work achieve results.

You will support our Marketing Manager in delivering the college’s marketing strategy, planning, running and reviewing campaigns that raise our profile and attract new students. You’ll work across:

• Digital marketing: running our organic social channels, setting up and tracking paid campaigns across Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok and Google Ads, keeping our website fresh and SEO-friendly, and running email campaigns through HubSpot.
• Events: helping to organise open events, recruitment and community events, and high‑profile visits, including VIP, royal and ministerial occasions.
• Campaigns and strategy: planning and delivering online and offline campaigns, using data to see what works and improve it, and keeping our brand consistent.
• Content creation: writing and designing marketing materials, building a pipeline of written, photo and video content (including student‑generated content), and managing print projects such as our prospectus.
• Research and reporting: tracking performance, keeping an eye on competitors and trends, and contributing to monthly marketing reports.

About you: You will bring:

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Experience in digital marketing and familiarity with tools such as Meta for Business, HubSpot and Canva
• Experience producing materials for the public, such as leaflets or brochures, and commissioning print, design and photography
• Experience delivering marketing and communications campaigns in a complex organisation
• A track record of hitting tight deadlines while juggling several projects
• Great attention to detail and the ability to build good working relationships at every level
• A positive, proactive approach, with ideas you’re keen to see through
• A degree or equivalent experience

You’ll benefit from:

We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including 26 Days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and efficiency days. The role is eligible for the Local Government Pension Scheme, including employer contributions and life assurance. Staff also benefit from high‑quality CPD and professional development opportunities.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer and signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to support an inclusive working environment. New colleagues benefit from a structured induction, a supported four‑month probationary period, and a strong coaching culture led by in‑house Level 5 trained coaches. Employees also enjoy lifestyle and wellbeing benefits, including eligibility for a TOTUM and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle‑to‑work scheme, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, discounted Plumpton produce and courses, free onsite parking, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Our commitment to wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through active EDI and Sustainability committees, regular staff events and social activities throughout the year.

We reserve the right to interview or close the vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non‑discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis. Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.