Marketing Manager

We are looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to join Edinburgh College on a maternity cover basis.

In this post you will support the development and delivery of an effective and integrated marketing strategy which builds on the College's profile and reputation, promotes its vision and values, and supports the delivery of its strategic and operational objectives.

MAJOR TASKS / JOB ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

· Management of marketing, web and design teams.

· To promote the college, it's courses, services and facilities to target markets

· Build awareness of the brand and sub brands with target audiences

· Develop and implement effective strategic marketing plans to support achievement of enrolment and commercial income targets.

· Plan and oversee development of the College web site and digital marketing activities

· Plan and oversee the management and implementation of external events

· Manage external agencies

· Manage the overall development and production of brand aligned marketing materials

· Manage the planning and allocation of resources for marketing projects

· Identify opportunities to improve effectiveness of marketing activities and

produce regular reports to monitor effectiveness and return on investment.

You will also be responsible for leading and managing the planning and delivery of team activities and services with effective service management.

To be successful in this role you will possess a Degree (or equivalent) in Marketing, have proven experience of managing a team, be a competent project manager, demonstrate extensive experience of broad based marketing management and CRM and have a natural flair for creativity with excellent writing skills and innovative ideas.

CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON ON THE 17TH OCTOBER 2014

*INDICATIVE DATE FOR INTERVIEWS W/C 3RD NOVEMBER 2014

APPLICATION FORMS AND FURTHER DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE ATFROM THE COLLEGE RESOURCING TEAM AT MILTON ROAD CAMPUS ON OR E-MAIL. PLEASE QUOTE REFERENCE NUMBER WHEN APPLYING.

EDINBURGH COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND AIMS TO REFLECT THE DIVERSITY OF BRITISH SOCIETY. WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM ALL SECTIONS OF THE COMMUNITY IRRESPECTIVE OF AGE, DISABILITY, GENDER RE-ASSIGNMENT, MARITAL/CIVIL PARTNERSHIP STATUS, PREGNANCY AND MATERNITY, RACE, RELIGION OR BELIEF, SEX AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION.

Only successful applicants will be contacted with regard to the outcome of their application. If you have not heard from us by 1st December 2014, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that if you are invited to interview, you will be required to show evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. Please ensure you are able to provide this documentation.

If you do not have the required documents as evidence of your eligibility to work we advise you not to apply for this post as we will not be able to employ you.

STRICTLY NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

Edinburgh College is a registered Scottish Charity - No SCO21213