Marketing & Communications Executive
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,474 per year |
| Additional salary information: | depending on qualifications and expertise |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Location: | Watford, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | West Herts College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3148B |
Summary
Are you a digital-savvy communicator with a passion for creative content and data-driven marketing? We’re looking for a proactive, organised Marketing & Communications Executive to help shape how the college is perceived by its key stakeholders. If you’ve got a sharp eye for content, a knack for analysing data, and the confidence to manage multi-channel campaigns — this could be your next move.
You’ll be part of a fast-paced, creative team working across the full marketing mix, with a strong focus on improving and creating content for our websites and digital platforms.
What you’ll be doing:
Creating and improving website content to support recruitment and engagement
Using analytics tools to track performance and optimise campaigns
Writing creative copy for web, email and print
Supporting paid and organic social media campaigns
Helping plan and deliver digital and in-person events
Contributing to video and email marketing projects
What we’re looking for:
Strong writing skills and attention to detail
Confidence to create content for web
A collaborative mindset and ability to manage multiple projects
A can do approach to work
Bonus points if you’ve:
Used GA4, Microsoft Clarity or similar tools to report on campaign success
Managed or improved website content for SEO and user experience
Worked on student recruitment or education-focused campaigns
Your experience matters — but your mindset matters more.
If you’re organised, curious, and ready to grow in a role that blends creativity with strategy, we want to hear from you. Whether you’ve got a year’s experience or transferable skills from another field, tell us why you’re the right fit for the role.
You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle-to-work scheme, free on-site parking, 35 days holiday plus bank holidays, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.
The closing date for applications is 17th October 2025.
For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing jobs@westherts.ac.uk.
WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role please contact the Human Resources department.
You’ll be part of a fast-paced, creative team working across the full marketing mix, with a strong focus on improving and creating content for our websites and digital platforms.
What you’ll be doing:
Creating and improving website content to support recruitment and engagement
Using analytics tools to track performance and optimise campaigns
Writing creative copy for web, email and print
Supporting paid and organic social media campaigns
Helping plan and deliver digital and in-person events
Contributing to video and email marketing projects
What we’re looking for:
Strong writing skills and attention to detail
Confidence to create content for web
A collaborative mindset and ability to manage multiple projects
A can do approach to work
Bonus points if you’ve:
Used GA4, Microsoft Clarity or similar tools to report on campaign success
Managed or improved website content for SEO and user experience
Worked on student recruitment or education-focused campaigns
Your experience matters — but your mindset matters more.
If you’re organised, curious, and ready to grow in a role that blends creativity with strategy, we want to hear from you. Whether you’ve got a year’s experience or transferable skills from another field, tell us why you’re the right fit for the role.
You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle-to-work scheme, free on-site parking, 35 days holiday plus bank holidays, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.
The closing date for applications is 17th October 2025.
For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing jobs@westherts.ac.uk.
WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role please contact the Human Resources department.
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