Marketing Officer

Marketing Officer

Full-Time 27642 - 27642 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead creative marketing campaigns and engage audiences across digital platforms.
  • Company: Join The Education People, a dynamic team within the Children & Education portfolio.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, life assurance, and tailored learning opportunities.
  • Other info: Flexible, supportive environment with great career progression potential.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in education while developing your marketing skills.
  • Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience in marketing; two years' relevant experience preferred.

The predicted salary is between 27642 - 27642 £ per year.

Are you a creative and organised marketing professional looking for your next challenge? Join The Education People and work in a dynamic commercial marketing team and help us to deliver engaging, impactful campaigns that support growth across a diverse portfolio of services.

Who we are

The Education People brand sits within the Children & Education portfolio for CSG. We offer a wide range of services, including high-quality training, inspiring conferences, expert consultancy, and practical resources designed to support every stage of the education journey, from early years through to adulthood and employment. Alongside our work in teaching, leadership, and inclusion, we also support adults facing barriers to work through the DWP-funded Connect to Work programme.

Why this role matters

This role plays a big part in creating engaging and impactful campaigns that support the growth of The Education People’s services, products, and brand, with a focus on the Connect to Work programme. You will help to make sure that we’re reaching the right audiences across digital, print and media, helping to strengthen our presence in the education and supported employment sector.

What you’ll be doing

  • Lead and implement marketing campaigns that align with commercial objectives.
  • Create and update content across digital platforms, websites, blogs and social media.
  • Produce reports and analyse the impact of marketing campaigns.
  • Support the organisation and promotion of internal and external events.
  • Build and maintain customer-friendly webpages with a focus on SEO and user journey.
  • Work with internal teams to launch and promote new products and services.
  • Design and edit customer-facing materials using Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Coordinate targeted communications, including newsletters and email campaigns.
  • Work with service providers to ensure marketing output reflects customer needs.
  • Contribute to ad hoc marketing projects and campaigns as required.

What we’re looking for

  • Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject; CIM qualification desirable.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in a marketing, PR, journalism or an events role.
  • Proven success delivering campaigns across digital, print and social media channels.
  • Strong writing, proofreading, and content creation skills.
  • Confident using tools such as CMS, Canva/Adobe Creative Suite, DotDigital/Mailchimp and Asana/Trello.
  • Experience supporting and promoting events, with knowledge of GDPR and marketing best practices.
  • Organised, adaptable team player with the ability to manage shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Understanding of the education sector and current affairs is desirable.

What you’ll get in return

  • Salary of £27,642 per annum
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Life assurance cover (4x salary)
  • Pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
  • Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme
  • Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme
  • Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress

Marketing Officer employer: The Education People - Part of Commercial Services Group

The Education People is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, perfect for creative marketing professionals eager to make a meaningful impact in the education sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer tailored learning and development opportunities, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous annual leave, health cash plans, and volunteer days. Located in Chatham, our team thrives on collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those looking to contribute to engaging campaigns that support diverse educational services.

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Contact Details:

The Education People - Part of Commercial Services Group Recruitment Team

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