Communications and Content Lead

**Salary**

£31,167 per annum (Professional Services Grade 7)

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Full Time

**Date posted**

10/01/2025

**Job reference**

REQ0483

**Wiltshire College & University Centre**have an exciting opportunity for a** Communications and Content Lead** to join our team.

**Location: Cross College/Trowbridge, Wiltshire with travel to all campuses**

**Salary: £31,167 per annum (Professional Services Grade 7)**

**Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year**

**Closing Date: 26**th**January 2025**

**About Us**:
Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our turnover is around £42 million per annum, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

**Communications and Content Lead -The Role**:
Are you a creative and driven communications professional ready to make an impact? Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking a Communications and Content Lead to champion our brand, tell our story, and engage audiences across multiple platforms.

As a key player in our Marketing team, you will work collaboratively to support our mission of delivering high-quality education and training, while also stepping into a leadership role in the Marketing and Communications Manager’s absence.

**Communications and Content Lead - Key Responsibilities**:

- **Creative Content Creation**: Write and produce compelling materials, including prospectuses, feature articles, and external communications like newsletters and press releases.
- **PR & Media Relations**: Build strong connections with media outlets, maintaining a robust contact list to ensure positive coverage.
- **Digital Storytelling**: Capture and promote case studies through engaging video and written content.
- **Internal Engagement**: Develop and deliver internal communications strategies to foster a connected College community.
- **Campaign Effectiveness**: Monitor, evaluate, and report on the success of communication activities.
- **Strategic Leadership**: Support the development of the College’s marketing strategy, deputising for the Marketing Manager as needed.
- **Team Oversight**: Manage and guide Marketing Assistants, ensuring they meet objectives and KPIs.
- **Innovation**: Explore AI technologies and new media channels to enhance our communications.

**Communications and Content Lead - You**:
You are a natural storyteller with exceptional writing and editing skills and a passion for creative marketing. You thrive on managing multiple priorities and excel in both independent work and team collaboration. Your experience in PR, digital media, and campaign management makes you the perfect fit to amplify our voice and vision.

**What We Offer**:

- A supportive, dynamic environment at a leading education provider.
- Opportunities to shape marketing strategies and drive innovation.
- Professional development and training tailored to your career goals.

**Essential Skills and Experience**:

- Proven experience in communications, marketing, or PR.
- A marketing qualification or willingness to work towards one.
- Strong copywriting, editing, and creative content production skills.
- Ability to manage and inspire a team to meet deadlines and objectives.
- Proficiency with digital tools, social media, and an eye for new trends.

At Wiltshire College & University Centre, every day is an opportunity to inspire, innovate, and influence. If you are ready to lead our communications strategy and leave your mark, we would love to hear from you.

**Communications and Content Lead**:

- Benefits**:

- Competitive salary
- 30 days annual leave for Professional Service Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
- Free onsite car parking

**Communications and Content Lead**-- Application Process**:
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

**Applications for this role close on the 26**th** January 2025