Marketing and Communications Officer

Association of Colleges

Hours
37.5 hours per week

About the Organisation

At the heart of every community should be a strong, successful college that supports students, delivers skills, transforms communities, promotes social justice, works with employers, and grows the economy. Association of Colleges is the national voice for further education, sixth form, tertiary and specialist colleges in England. We are a not-for-profit membership organisation established by colleges, for colleges. Our members make up almost 95% of the sector - transforming 2.2 million lives each year.

Acting as the collective voice, we represent and promote the interests of colleges, and provide our members with high-quality professional support services, including training, events and recruitment. The AoC group also includes AoC Services - supporting all colleges to be great colleges by delivering high quality and cost-effective further education events, training and development, executive recruitment, interim management and strategic consultancy services AoC Sport - leading the development of sport and physical activity in 16+ education; and AoC Charitable Trust -promoting the very best in FE with some of the biggest and most respected awards in education, including the AoC Beacon Awards, FE Hall of Fame and Student of the Year.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Association of Colleges (AoC) as a Marketing and Communications Officer within our Communications, Media, Marketing and Research team, supporting the new Technical and Vocational Professional Development (TVPD) programme. This is a key role with dual responsibility: providing dedicated marketing and communications support for the TVPD programme, while also contributing to wider cross-organisational communications activity as part of AoC’s central Communications, Media, Marketing and Research team.

The TVPD programme is an externally funded programme delivered by AoC on behalf of the Department for Education. It supports the further education sector with technical and vocational professional development, including activity linked to TVE Hubs, employer engagement, regional networks and evidence-informed practice.

As Marketing and Communications Officer, you will support the delivery of communications plans, create and maintain digital content, use social media to promote AoC, support website updates, and produce high-quality, timely and consistent communications across a range of channels. You will also contribute to campaigns and engagement activity, record and edit video content, and use data and analytics to improve and develop communications.

We are looking for someone with strong written communication skills, experience of writing for different audiences and channels, and confidence using social media, email platforms, content management systems and digital tools. You will be organised, proactive, comfortable working to tight deadlines, and able to build positive working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.

Experience of delivering marketing campaigns, creating or editing video content, using analytics or email reporting, and working with website or design platforms would be beneficial. An interest in further education and the mission of AoC is also important. If you are a creative, organised and proactive marketing and communications professional looking to make a difference in a values-led organisation, we would love to hear from you.

At AoC, we value trust, flexibility and professional growth. You will join a high-performing, mission-led organisation that offers generous benefits, flexible working, and opportunities to develop your career while making a positive impact on the further education community.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the Head of Programme (TVPD) and Department for Education (DfE) contacts to agree communications and marketing plans and content to promote the Technical and Vocational Professional Development (TVPD) programme to the further education sector.
• Deliver day-to-day marketing and communications activity for the TVPD programme across agreed channels, including email communications, digital content, websites, newsletters and social media, in line with programme priorities and programme brand guidelines.
• Work with the Events Manager (TVPD) to plan and implement marketing and communications activity regarding TVPD events and conferences, supporting campaigns, engagement activity and reporting requirements.
• Maintain and update TVPD programme content on digital platforms, including websites and internal systems, ensuring information remains current and accessible to providers, partners and stakeholders.
• Maintain an accurate database of TVPD programme contacts to ensure email communications reach their audience.
• Support the delivery of AoC’s wider communications strategy on social media, the AoC website and email. Work within the broader AoC communications, marketing and design functions on member communications and wider AoC project work in line with organisational processes and guidelines. This might include email communications, social media work and other communications and marketing work.
• Record and edit video content on TVPD programme activity, as well as broader AoC work.
• Use data and analytics to improve and develop communications.
• Respond to routine marketing and communications queries from TVPD delivery teams and AoC more broadly, escalating issues to management as appropriate.
• Any other duties reasonably required by the line manager and/or Head of Programme (TVPD), consistent with the nature, level, and responsibilities of the role.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Education & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in written English, typically evidenced by GCSE English (grade C/4 or above), or English Functional Skills Level 2, or equivalent qualification

Knowledge, Skills, Ability, & Experience:

• Strong written communication skills including communicating policy, writing for the web, e-mail marketing, and social media.
• An understanding of how to use major social media channels, primarily Twitter, LinkedIn, Bluesky and Instagram.
• Strong video creation and video editing skills.
• Experience of Google Analytics and email platform reporting.
• Experience using email platforms, content management systems, web-based design tools and more.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport when meeting new People. 
• Experience of delivering marketing campaigns.
• Ability to work independently and to tight deadlines.
• Computer confident, good skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook,
• Excel and PowerPoint, SharePoint, MS Teams and the use of media monitoring services (or the ability to pick them up quickly).
• Demonstrates respect for equality and diversity and works to actively promote an inclusive work environment and good working relationships among colleagues.
• Demonstrates an interest in further education.

Required Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in marketing/communications is useful but not essential

Compensation & Benefits

• 30 Days Annual Leave (plus 8 public bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme (up to 15% employer contributions)
• Enhanced Family Leave (including enhanced Maternity,
• Paternity and Adoption Pay)
• Electric Vehicle Salary
• Sacrifice Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme (upon completion of probation)
• Religious Bank Holiday
• Swap Scheme
• Flexible Working Opportunities
• Discounted Gym Membership (up to 40% off Nuffield Health Membership)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Eyecare Scheme (including eye tests and glasses contribution)
• Homeworking Equipment Contribution (including £100 towards both a desk and a chair)
• Paid Volunteer Leave (up to 2 days per year)
• Employee Assistance Programme Work From Abroad (up to 3 weeks per year)
• Excellent Training Opportunities and Sponsorship of Professional Study

Working locations

• London, United Kingdom
• Weekly office attendance is expected for London, as well as ad-hoc attendance as required to meet business needs. This role also involves occasional travel within the UK to attend/coordinate on-site meetings and events, for example. 

How to apply

• Please review the full job description and person specification, which outlines the role in more detail. If you have any questions or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact [email protected].
• If you think you have the skills, experience, and attributes to be successful in this role, we would welcome your application. Please click Apply Now.
• To be considered for this role, your application must be submitted and received by 5 pm on 29th September 2026. Please note, we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient suitable applications or make an appointment.
• If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please email us at [email protected] to let us know or contact the HR team via telephone: 020 7034 9900.

Interviews

• Interviews will take place in person at AoC's London office on Thursday 8th October 2026.

Policies

AoC is committed to providing equal opportunities and embracing diversity. We encourage applications from everyone and will not discriminate against any applicants based on age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

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