We’re seeking an exceptional marketing leader to manage our learner recruitment, brand visibility, and frontline services. As Head of Marketing and Learner Recruitment, you will oversee the strategic delivery of high quality, insight led marketing and admissions activity that boost our reputation, drives growth, and provides an exceptional learner experience from initial enquiry to enrolment. You will be responsible for digital strategy, brand management, PR, internal communications, marketing events, and the college website, ensuring consistent, engaging messaging across all channels. In this key role, you’ll collaborate closely with curriculum and support teams to create a seamless learner journey and support internal progression.
You will also provide leadership to our administration and front of house teams, ensuring they deliver efficient, welcoming and learner centred services. Reporting to the Executive Director of Innovation and Partnerships, you’ll motivate and develop multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets effectively and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. If you’re a dynamic, collaborative and forward-thinking professional with experience in marketing leadership, ideally within further or higher education and a passion for innovation, then we’d love to hear from you
The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments.
Starting salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applications will be considered upon receipt.
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 19th April 2026.
Chelmsford College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.