Marketing and Communications Officer

Job Description

Marketing and Communications Officer (Ref A135)

Full time/Fixed-Term (12 months)/Aberdeen City Campus

Salary: £40,076.43 - £43,206.01 per annum, increasing to £41,439.03 - £44,675.02 as of 1^st September 2026.

 

NESCol has a major part to play in the evolution of traditional industries and the growth of new sectors across the region – and it’s a story we are excited to tell. As one of Scotland’s largest providers of vocational education and training in Scotland, delivering to more than 20,000 students across a range of modes of study and subject areas, the College is aiming to build on its broad reach.

This role in our in-house Marketing and Communications team will focus on raising awareness of the College and its ambitions as well as connecting with key audiences. From shaping media relations and stakeholder engagement to writing and editing a wide range of internal and external communication material, this is a varied and rewarding post.

If you are a marketing and communications professional with the skills and experience to plan and deliver activity across a broad mix of disciplines, we would love to hear from you.

NESCol is a disability confident employer. We offer a variety of working options in line with business requirements and place great importance on staff wellbeing. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

 

The closing date for applications will be 26^th July 2026.

 

Interested? Want to know more?

For more information on this vacancy please visit our My Job Scotland website page on
www.myjobscotland.gov.uk email jobs@nescol.ac.uk, or call People Services on 01224 612244 (voicemail).

Person Specification

PERSON SPECIFICATION

(all criteria are essential)

 

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Degree/HND/HNC (SCQF Level 7) or professional qualification/experience in a marketing and communication discipline.
2. Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development

 

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Experience of writing and editing external communication material.
2. Experience of media liaison.
3. Knowledge of crisis communication principles and practice.
4. Working knowledge of relevant hardware, software and processes within the marketing and communication sector.

SKILLS

1. Practical marketing and communication skills, including strong writing ability
2. Organisational skills, including the ability to work on own initiative and without supervision.
3. Interpersonal skills.
4. Team working skills.
5. Communication and presentation skills.
6. IT skills

 

PERSONAL QUALITIES

1. Self-motivated.
2. Commitment to customer service and quality improvement.
3. Commitment to personal development.
4. Commitment to innovation.
5. Ability to relate to people and develop positive working relationships.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Commitment to College values and equal opportunities.
2. Ability to travel between College sites on a regular basis.
3. Ability to work flexibly to meet operational requirements.