Vacancies
About Glasgow Kelvin College: Glasgow Kelvin College’s ethos derives from its commitment to Excellence, Progression and Enterprise. It seeks to provide learning opportunities of the highest quality, which engage learners from the widest range of backgrounds, and support their progression to employment or to further study. It seeks to develop enterprise in individuals – as a core skill for learning, life and work; and to support enterprise in both organisations and communities – by developing the capacity of both employers and employees and of community representatives.
Making a Difference: Glasgow Kelvin College plays a vital role in providing accessible vocational and core-skills learning and by joining us, you'll have the opportunity to be part of an organisation that creates inclusive progression opportunities for learners and makes a positive impact on the communities we serve.
At Kelvin: We deliver high-quality programmes, from introductory to degree level, to around 15,000 students each year from three campus buildings in the North and Northeast of Glasgow and through a large network of community-based centres. The College works with partners to create inclusive progression opportunities in a vibrant and sustainable environment for our learners.
Vacancies
Marketing Manager – Recruitment & Commercial Growth
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Business Development
Location: Glasgow
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: £47,192 - £50,233 / year
We are seeking an experienced, strategic and results-driven Marketing Manager to lead the delivery of high-impact marketing activity that drives student recruitment, commercial income and participation in training opportunities.
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications, Brand & External Engagement, this is a pivotal role responsible for translating strategy into insight-led, performance-driven campaigns that support the College’s growth ambitions.
This is an exciting opportunity for a marketing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering measurable outcomes across both B2C and B2B audiences.
Closing date: 31 July 2026 at 11.59pm. After the closing date, candidates will be notified by email via the College online system if they have been invited for interview.
Interviews have been scheduled for: W/C 17 August 2026. Candidates will be invited to deliver a presentation and will be informed of the selected topic in the invitation. In addition, candidates will be invited to complete a task and will be notified of the topic on the day of the interview.
Pre-employment Check. Employment at Glasgow Kelvin College is subject to successful candidates being eligible to work in the UK, receiving two satisfactory references and successfully joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Key Responsibilities
You will take ownership of the College’s operational marketing function, leading the planning, delivery and evaluation of integrated campaigns across multiple channels.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns to support student recruitment, commercial training and income-generating activity
- Driving learner recruitment across the full lifecycle – from awareness through to enrolment
- Developing and delivering employer-focused (B2B) marketing campaigns to support commercial growth
- Using data, insight and audience segmentation to inform targeted, effective marketing activity
- Overseeing digital channels, content and CRM-driven campaigns, ensuring a strong online presence
- Monitoring performance against KPIs and delivering clear reporting and continuous improvement
- Providing leadership and direction to marketing staff or project teams
Acting as a trusted marketing adviser to internal stakeholders across the College
We are looking for a highly capable marketing professional with a strong track record of delivering impactful campaigns that drive growth.
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