Group Marketing Manager

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Job Description

• Eastern Education Group - Bury St Edmunds/Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3SU
• £37,336 - £44,305 per annum
• 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Hybrid Role
• Permanent
• Reference: 5884
• Required as soon as possible

Elevate your career with the Eastern Education Group (EEG) and lead our marketing initiatives to new heights!

As the Group Marketing Manager, you will take charge of our day-to-day marketing functions. Your role will be pivotal in managing a dynamic team and contributing to the development and execution of our marketing vision, aligning with the EEG strategic plan.

In this role, you will step in for the Group Head of Marketing and Brand as needed, ensuring continuity and leadership. You will develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies, plans, and campaigns that drive our mission forward. Acting as the central point of contact for all marketing and communications inquiries across departments, you will provide essential support and guidance, ensuring all marketing efforts are cohesive and aligned with our goals.

You will work with both internal and external suppliers to create impactful marketing materials that support our wider campaigns. Collaboration with the Marketing management team will be key to ensuring our marketing campaigns are integrated across all channels, maximizing their effectiveness and reach.

Partnering with the Events Manager, you will organise high-profile events and exhibitions, ensuring they align with our marketing vision. Be prepared to work outside regular hours during peak recruitment periods to support these crucial events.

Designing and implementing marketing campaigns to support EEG's strategic goals will be a key responsibility. These campaigns will address key community, school, and employer sectors, focusing on reaching and retaining target audiences.

We are looking for a strategic thinker with proven experience in marketing management. You should be skilled in leading teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers will be essential, as will your passion for creating high-impact marketing campaigns and events.

We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Membership into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our employee assistance programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free Parking
• A Canteen
• Company Events
• Memberships and discounts. Employees can sign up for various membership cards and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities available

Who is the Eastern Education Group :

Abbeygate Sixth Form

Abbeygate Sixth Form College is part of the Suffolk Academies Trust, working closely with One Sixth Form College and West Suffolk College. Abbeygate opened in 2019, with a Year 12 cohort only; in September 2020 we moved into our brand new state of the art building, accommodating both Year 12 and 13. We offer a broad and balanced A Level curriculum, with a wide range of activities and opportunities to enrich and extend students' experience to develop well-rounded individuals with the essential skills required for their future studies and careers.

One Sixth Form

Suffolk Academies Trust is currently comprised of One Sixth Form College in Ipswich and Abbeygate Sixth Form College in Bury St Edmunds. Together with West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds, we have formed the Eastern Education Group, which is a collective of visionary post-16 education providers. Sharing the same ambitious strategic aims, we are committed to providing outstanding vocational and academic excellence to over 15,000 students across the region.

West Suffolk College

West Suffolk College is one of the country's leading further education and apprenticeship providers. Our apprenticeship results have consistently remained above the national average. We offer many degrees, HNCs and HNDs at our focused and inclusive University Studies Centre. We have around 13,000 students including nearly 2,000 apprentices studying with us.

As a college, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

To find out more:

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk

How to apply:

Completed applications should be made via the: recruitment portal

• Please read the Job Description (pdf)

If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing date: 8am, 19 June 2024.

Interview date: week commencing, 24 June 2024.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The college is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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