Group - Brand & Engagement Lead (Full time / Part time)

Stoke-on-Trent, UK (Hybrid)

£36K/yr – £42K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and evolve Acorn Training’s brand and engagement across departments, driving learner recruitment, stakeholder relationships, and external presence with compelling, values-driven content and campaigns that align with strategic initiatives.

  • Coordinate brand identity and external profile across channels to support growth and learner engagement.
  • Develop engaging content reflecting learner success and business impact across internal and external communications.
  • Collaborate with operations, business development and leadership to advance brand visibility and campaign activity.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Creating, developing and implementing Acorn Training’s/Group brand and engagement strategy across all business departments.
  • Leading the development of campaigns that support learner recruitment, employer engagement and organisational growth.
  • Developing and maintaining Acorn Training’s/Group brand identity, tone and external profile across all communication channels.
  • Designing and writing content for both external and internal communications including newsletters, brochures, social media, press releases, website pages, award submissions, presentations, case studies and promotional materials.
  • Overseeing and managing Acorn Training’s/Group digital presence including website content, social media channels and engagement activity.
  • Creating engaging and innovative content that reflects organisational values, learner success and business impact.
  • Planning, scheduling and monitoring social media and engagement campaigns including reporting on performance and reach.
  • Supporting the promotion of new contracts, curriculum offers, projects and strategic initiatives across the organisation.
  • Supporting stakeholder engagement and relationship building through effective communication and campaign activity.
  • Working collaboratively with operational teams, business development and senior leadership to support organisational objectives.

Requirements

  • Relevant qualification or equivalent experience within marketing, communications, engagement or branding (essential)
  • Experience within a marketing, communications or engagement role (essential)
  • Experience managing digital platforms and campaigns (essential)
  • Experience creating engaging content across multiple channels (essential)
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing and communications (essential)
  • Understanding of branding and audience engagement (essential)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (essential)
  • Strong organisational and project management skills (essential)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment (essential)
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills (essential)

Preferred

  • CIM qualification or equivalent (desirable)
  • Experience within education, skills or employability sectors (desirable)
  • Experience supporting learner recruitment or employer engagement campaigns (desirable)
  • Basic graphic design/content creation capability (desirable)
  • Experience using CRM, analytics or marketing tools (desirable)

Benefits

  • Flexible working including home-based, centre-based, or hybrid job role dependant
  • Up to 26 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
  • Pension scheme to support your long-term financial wellbeing
  • Training and professional development, including CPD workshops and professional qualifications
  • Wellbeing initiatives including Wellbeing Wednesdays and the Mental Health at Work Pledge
  • Disability Confident Leader, Menopause Workplace Pledge, Armed Forces Covenant, Ban the Box Employer, and secure prayer spaces
  • Annual paid volunteering day and charity initiatives
  • Cash incentives for Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards
  • £500 Recommend a friend scheme
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Acorn Training

Acorn Training Ltd is an award-winning national training provider delivering apprenticeships, training, employability and justice services.

Founded in 2008
Stoke-On-Trent, England, GBR
157 employees (3 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
52.3%
Direct
32.2%
Referral
9.4%
Social
4.5%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~160

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (2% of company)