Overview
Marketing & Communications Executive (Maternity Cover)
Location: Cross College
Salary: Up to *GBP*32,473.63 per annum, depending on qualifications and expertise.
Contractual Hours: 37.00
Basis: Full time
Are you a digital-savvy communicator with a passion for creative content and data-driven marketing? We’re looking for a proactive, organised Marketing & Communications Executive to help shape how the college is perceived by its key stakeholders. If you’ve got a sharp eye for content, a knack for analysing data, and the confidence to manage multi-channel campaigns — this could be your next move.
You’ll be part of a fast-paced, creative team working across the full marketing mix, with a strong focus on improving and creating content for our websites and digital platforms.
What you’ll be doing:
- Creating and improving website content to support recruitment and engagement
- Using analytics tools to track performance and optimise campaigns
- Writing creative copy for web, email and print
- Supporting paid and organic social media campaigns
- Helping plan and deliver digital and in-person events
- Contribute to video and email marketing campaigns
What we’re looking for:
- Strong writing skills and attention to detail
- Confidence to create content for web
- A collaborative mindset and ability to manage multiple projects
- A can-do approach to work
Bonus points if you’ve:
- Used GA4, Microsoft Clarity or similar tools to report on campaign success
- Managed or improved website content for SEO and user experience
- Worked on student recruitment or education-focused campaigns
Your experience matters — but your mindset matters more.
If you’re organised, curious, and ready to grow in a role that blends creativity with strategy, we want to hear from you. Whether you’ve got a year’s experience or transferable skills from another field, tell us why you’re the right fit for the role.
This is a fixed-term maternity cover role, with the successful candidate starting as soon as possible. Successful candidates will need to be able to travel to all college campuses and community events.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 2nd June 2026.
You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.
For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing jobs@westherts.ac.uk.
WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role please contact the Human Resources department.
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