Marketing Assistant - School Liaison

Overview

Join our dynamic team as an All‑Round Marketer, where you will have the opportunity to engage with local feeder schools, nurturing relationships with Teachers and Careers Officers. As a bridge between Walsall College and these educational institutions, you will ensure that school leavers are fully informed about the extensive range of courses we offer.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and personable individual who is driven by a passion for providing young people with transformative opportunities through vocational courses and apprenticeships. Your creativity and marketing expertise will play a crucial role in showcasing the incredible possibilities that lie ahead for these students.

Attend various events such as assemblies, parent's evenings, careers days, and practice interviews. Through engaging presentations and informative discussions, communicate the advantages and benefits of our diverse course offerings, and make students and parents feel confident and excited about the prospect of joining our college.

Reliably attend scheduled off‑site events and travel efficiently between appointments while transporting necessary materials.

Lend support in organising celebration events and open days, where prospective students can experience our vibrant campuses first hand. Meticulous planning and attention to detail will ensure these events are memorable and engaging, leaving a lasting impression on attendees.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to build and maintain strong relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for Teachers and Careers Officers. Passion for education combined with marketing acumen to inspire students and guide them toward a bright future.

• Up to 29 days annual leave with generous additional closure days.
• Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
• Outstanding staff training and team building programme.
• ZEST – the College’s Health & Wellbeing initiative.
• Staff incentive schemes including Ride to Work scheme and ‘Best of Walsall’ discounts.
• Simply Health care scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• State‑of‑the‑art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on‑site Little Professors’ Nursery.
• Access to ‘The Hub’ offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant.

We promote equality of opportunity and create a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated, and where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. We especially welcome applicants from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.

Walsall College is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British values and expect all employees to do the same. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check.