At Brockenhurst College, we have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing and Events Executive to join our dedicated and enthusiastic marketing team. Working on a full time, permanent basis you will receive a competitive salary of £26,172 to £31,125 per annum.
We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,700 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.
The Marketing and Events Executive Role:
You will be responsible for devising and delivering a range of marketing, promotional and public relations activities for the College, in line with the Marketing Strategy. The role requires:
- the management of high-profile College events such as open events, freshers’ day, and parental tours
- generating ideas for new events to complement and support the programme, targeting specific groups where possible and tailoring each occasion to its audience so that its objectives are achieved
- the development of the College alumni strategy to maximise potential donations from past students
Key skills, responsibilities and attitudes required as our Marketing and Events Executive include:
- A degree or equivalent in relevant subject.
- Experience of implementing marketing strategy for / in a medium / large organisation.
- Experience in fundraising and alumni development
- Experience of using data and research to inform operations within a marketing environment.
- Knowledge of different methods of evaluating marketing activities to ensure effectiveness.
- A proven track record of successful planning and delivery of large and sometimes complex events, and sound decision making.
- Creative and proactive approach to the delivery of a wide ranging programme of events.
- Understanding of the context and issues facing the FE / HE sector.
- Experience of generating business and customer commitment.
Benefits as our Marketing and Events Executive will include:
- Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
- Weekly staff Yoga and Football
- On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free eye care vouchers
- Free secure onsite parking
- Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
- 25 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff) and an option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
Closing date: 4th August 2019
Interview date: 16th August 2019
If you feel you are the right candidate for this Marketing and Events Executive role then please click ‘apply’ now.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK