Marketing & PR Officer
Hours:  Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary Range:   £27,031 - £31,318 per annum 

Location: Primarily based at Newcastle College (ST5 2GB), but will be required to work between the Stafford College, the Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire Institute of Technology and Leek College campuses on an ad-hoc basis.

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country.  In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). 

The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's 'staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners' 'teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive' and 'teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive'.' In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers.  Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence..  

You will be a creative thinker, have a keen eye for detail and the ability to plan and deliver on brand multi-channel marketing communications that influence opinions and behaviour both internally and externally. You'll do this by utilising a variety of communication channels including local, regional and national media, websites, social media, and much more. You will be highly responsive, with first-class communication and customer service skills, and a fantastic team player able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  

Main Duties and Responsibilities

•    Supporting the Senior Marketing & PR Officer in the development and delivery of a cycle of multi-channel marketing and communications tactics to support student recruitment, conversion and retention.
•    Support on the delivery of 16-18 youth marketing initiatives, developing the NSCG youth facing brand, including, but not limited to: working on printed collateral, events, social media marketing, website content, advertising and digital media.
•    Writing and editing articulate, clear and compelling content for both traditional and online media targeting a range of audiences, including; press releases, news stories, website content, social media, prospectus, brochures, case studies and more.
•    You will play a core role in the delivery of the teams' public relations activity, working with local, regional and national media to drive positive media engagement and resultant coverage.
•    Monitoring the media landscape, proactively sharing coverage with colleagues and stakeholders.
•    Working with curriculum departments and internal stakeholders to identify newsworthy stories which positively promote course areas and showcase life at NSCG, with a view to supporting student recruitment
•    Assisting with the organisation of promotional events, seminars, exhibitions, recruitment fairs including: Open Events, National Apprenticeship Week, end-of-year Celebration Awards, Art Exhibitions, attending and acting as a brand ambassador, as appropriate.

Required Skills and Experience:

•    Educated to Level 3 (A Level) standard or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 or above, including maths & English 
•    You will have had exposure to a range of marketing communication activities such as campaign and event co-ordination, public relations, content creation and email marketing.
•    Ability to write clear, compelling copy for a range of purposes, with high accuracy and attention to detail.
•    Commitment to providing exceptional customer service and developing professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders including external media, peers, learners, external suppliers and managers/senior managers across the Group.
•    Access to own vehicle and ability to travel within region for business purposes.

Get in touch

If you wish to have an informal discussion prior to your application, please contact Joanne Conroy-Wilson (Group Head of Marketing & PR) at (url removed) who will be able to answer any initial questions you may have.

What's in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

•    Employer Pension contributions 
•    24 days annual leave per year, rising to 30 following 5 years' service PLUS bank holidays and Christmas closure
•    Electric Vehicle Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
•    Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
•    Subsidised Gym Membership.
•    Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.
•    Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
•    Free Parking
•    On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast.

How to apply

To apply for the role of Marketing & PR Officer, please click 'Apply Now' to complete an online application form.

(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

The closing date for completed applications is 22nd March 2026

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community