Director of Marketing & Communications

Bournemouth and Poole College is recruiting a permanent Director of Marketing and Communications to lead its marketing, PR, and internal and external communications. The post sets the strategic direction for how students, staff and external stakeholders see the college, and it leads a marketing team. The role works across the college with the executive team, and the college will consider candidates seeking a step up in their career.

• Lead strategically on marketing and PR
• Position the college as a first-choice destination for students and staff
• Lead internal and external communications so staff are engaged and stakeholders recognise the college's success
• Lead and develop the marketing and communications team
• Work collaboratively across the college
• Influence a wide range of external stakeholders
• Inspire the executive team with new ways of thinking
• Bring new ideas and innovate in marketing
• Celebrate and promote the college's developments

• Robust experience in marketing and/or communications

• In-depth knowledge of marketing theories
• Influencing a wide range of external stakeholders
• Gaining buy-in from a team and inspiring an executive team

• Belief in the transformational power of education
• Values-driven, inspiring leadership
• Flexible, proactive and energetic approach
• Commitment to developing yourself and others