Head of Marketing, PR & Communications

Overview

Job title:

Head of Marketing, PR & Communications

Location:

Paignton, Devon

Salary: £50,666.00 to £56,545.00 per annum, plus excellent benefits

Contract Type:
Full time, Permanent. 37 hours per week

Job reference: REQ
002999

Date posted: 19/01/2026

Final date to receive applications: 22/02/2026

South Devon College is seeking an ambitious and strategic marketing leader to play a central role in shaping how we engage, inspire and connect with learners, employers and our wider community. This senior post will lead the strategic planning, delivery and continual improvement of all marketing, PR, communications and schools outreach activity, embedding a digitalfirst, data driven and customercentric approach across the College.

With a strong focus on reputation, growth and impact, you will ensure South Devon College is recognised as the firstchoice provider of education and training locally and regionally, and as an employer of choice.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, you will drive measurable improvements across the full learner journey, using CRM insight, automation and innovative practice to strengthen conversion and engagement. You will also lead and develop a high performing Marketing Team, oversee impactful schools outreach and communications, and manage key external agency relationships to ensure consistent, high quality delivery aligned with the Colleges mission and values.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree or higher level qualification, alongside clear evidence of continued professional and personal development. You will bring proven experience of delivering digitalfirst, multichannel marketing activity, with the ability to think both strategically and creatively to achieve measurable impact. Experience of working collaboratively with IT, digital and studentfacing teams is essential, as is the ability to remain calm under pressure while maintaining a strong attention to detail and high standards of delivery.

At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success.

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 35 days (pro rata) and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the Colleges status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK.

We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.

• Lead the strategic planning, delivery and continual improvement of all marketing, PR, communications and schools outreach activity.
• Embed a digitalfirst, data driven and customercentric approach across the College.
• Drive measurable improvements across the full learner journey, using CRM insight, automation and innovative practice to strengthen conversion and engagement.
• Lead and develop a high performing Marketing Team, oversee schools outreach and communications, and manage key external agency relationships to ensure consistent, high quality delivery aligned with the College s mission and values.

• Hold a relevant degree or higher level qualification, alongside clear evidence of continued professional and personal development.
• Proven experience of delivering digitalfirst, multichannel marketing…