£50K/yr to £60K/yr
Trafford, England
Permanent, Variable

Head of Marketing

Posted by Alex James Digital.

Our client are a fast growth organisation in the education sector.

They are now looking for a visionary new Head to lead the way.

Are you an ambitious, strategic marketing leader?

This is an exciting opportunity to take the reins of a talented marketing team, develop bold, innovative campaigns, and play a pivotal role in the future of the organisation.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Leadership

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy aligned with business objectives, with a strong emphasis on generating qualified leads.
  • Lead and manage the marketing team, fostering a high-performance and innovative culture.
  • Define and track key marketing KPIs to measure effectiveness, ROI and budget utilisation.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging marketing technologies to drive innovation.

Lead Generation

  • Develop and implement high-impact lead generation campaigns across digital and traditional channels to increase enrolment.
  • Optimise marketing funnels and journeys to improve conversion rates and cost per acquisition.
  • Leverage data analytics and marketing automation tools to segment audiences and personalise campaigns.

Promotion & Campaigns

  • Create and oversee promotional campaigns to support sales objectives and events.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop compelling marketing content and assets.
  • Manage media planning and digital ad spend (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads) to drive maximum return on investment.
  • Oversee local marketing initiatives to support each campus' unique needs while maintaining group-wide brand consistency.

Brand Awareness & Positioning

  • Build and protect the brand's reputation, voice, and visual identity across all channels positioning the business as a trusted, high-quality provider.
  • Oversee PR initiatives, social media, community engagement, and reputation management.
  • Conduct regular market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning and messaging.

Data, Reporting & Insights

  • Set and monitor KPIs, producing regular performance reports for senior leadership.
  • Use insights to continually refine campaigns, messaging, and targeting strategies.
  • Stay informed about education sector trends, competitor activities, and expectations

About you:

To excel in this role, you will ideally meet the criteria below.

  • 3-5 years of senior marketing experience, within higher education
  • Experience scaling marketing efforts across multi-site operations
  • Demonstrated success in delivering lead generation campaigns that achieve enrolment growth targets
  • Expertise in digital and traditional marketing tools and CRM platforms
  • Strong creative skills combined with a performance-driven, analytical mindset
  • Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills
  • Committed to inclusive marketing practices that reflect and celebrate the diversity of the students the business serves

Excellent package on offer

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