Marketing & Student Recruitment Lead

Job Advert: Marketing & Student Recruitment Lead

Based in: Kensington and Chelsea
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner by agreement)
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) + benefits

About the College

We are a high-achieving sixth form college serving a diverse and ambitious student community in West London. We are committed to raising aspirations, widening participation, and ensuring every student is supported to progress to university, apprenticeships, or employment.

We are now seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing & Student Recruitment Lead to play a key role in shaping the future growth and visibility of the college.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated marketing professional to lead on all aspects of student recruitment, brand development, and external engagement.

You will be responsible for developing and delivering a strategic marketing and recruitment plan that attracts high-quality applicants and strengthens the college’s presence across the local area and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the college’s marketing, branding, and student recruitment strategy
Plan and deliver targeted campaigns across digital, print, and social media
Manage open events, school liaison activities, and outreach programmes
Build strong relationships with feeder schools and community organisations
Analyse recruitment data and market trends to inform strategy
Oversee content creation, including prospectuses, website updates, and promotional materials
Support senior leadership with communications and external engagement
Ensure consistent and compelling messaging across all platforms

About You

We are looking for a proactive, creative, and data-driven professional who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

You will have:

Experience in marketing, communications, recruitment, or outreach (education sector experience desirable but not essential)
Strong digital marketing and social media skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
Confidence in analysing data to inform decision-making
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
A passion for education and supporting young people’s futures

We Offer

A supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunities for professional development and training
A role with real impact on student opportunities and college growth
Access to employee wellbeing and support services
A diverse and inclusive college community
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed