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Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a DifferenceAt Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.We're seeking a talented Lifestyle Photographer and Content Creator to capture authentic, engaging moments across our campuses, from FE and HE learners to adult students, apprentices, and staff; bringing our vibrant community to life. Your work will drive high-impact campaigns across social media, digital platforms, printed materials, and prospectuses, shaping our visual identity. We're looking for a self-driven, organised communicator with a keen eye for storytelling, authentic photography, and candid moments that truly reflect educational life.Job Title: Lifestyle Photographer and Content CreatorJoin Colchester Institute's creative Marketing team and help shape how thousands of students, parents, employers, and partners experience the College.Note: All applications for this role will also require a portfolio submission. Please email this to after you have applied.Key Responsibilities Plan, shoot, and deliver high-quality, candid lifestyle photography that reflects Colchester Institute's brand and marketing goals across FE, HE, apprenticeships, and adult learning.Capture authentic, engaging images of students, staff, teaching, campus life, and events, confidently directing subjects to create natural, relaxed shots.Professionally edit and retouch images for digital and print, maintain an organised image library, and ensure all content complies with safeguarding, consent, and GDPR requirements.Collaborate with Marketing colleagues to support campaigns, recruitment, events, and employer engagement, contributing creative ideas and managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.Schedule and coordinate photoshoots with staff, manage locations, and promote the College's values through all visual assets and activities.What We're Looking ForAbout YouA creative and versatile visual storyteller, this Lifestyle Photographer & Content Creator captures authentic, engaging imagery that brings people, places, and experiences to life. Skilled in candid lifestyle photography and content production, they deliver high-quality visuals across print and digital channels with a keen eye for composition, lighting, and design.Organised and proactive, they manage multiple projects and deadlines while collaborating effectively with teams to support college campaigns, events, and marketing initiatives. Their approachable style puts subjects at ease, capturing genuine moments that reflect the college's values and community diversity.Beyond photography, they contribute to wider campaign development, ensuring every photo aligns with college objectives. Combining creativity, professionalism, and attention to detail, they consistently produce photos that informs, inspires, and engages audiences.Essential Experience: Minimum 2 years' professional photography experience using DSLR and mobile devices.Strong portfolio showcasing candid/lifestyle photography and creative composition.Proficient in editing and design software, including Adobe Creative Suite.Confident in engaging with subjects to achieve impactful lifestyle photos.Essential Qualifications: Minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades 9-4/A*-C) or equivalent, including maths and EnglishDegree in Photography or equivalent industry experience.If you're ready to lead creative excellence and make a visible impact across a dynamic and forward-thinking College, we'd love to hear from you.All applications will be assessed against the stated essential requirements, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet them.We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.TPBN1_UKTJ

Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a DifferenceAt Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.We are seeking a Videographer and Editor to join our team. In this role you will lead the creation and management of engaging video and digital content to promote the College across a range of online channels. You will manage content projects from concept through to delivery, coordinating filming, photography, editing, and stakeholder involvement to produce high-quality campaigns that support marketing objectives. Working independently and as part of the wider Marketing and Communications team, you will identify content opportunities, create compelling multimedia content, manage competing priorities, and ensure projects are delivered on time. You will utilise your skills in videography, photography, graphic design, video editing, social media, and digital marketing to enhance the College's profile and engage key audiences, while building strong relationships with staff, students, and external partners.Job title: Videographer and EditorFull time, PermanentColchester CampusAbout the role:Plan, organise, coordinate, film, produce and edit engaging video content for a range of marketing campaigns. Content should be adapted for use across multiple digital channels using Premiere Pro and After Effects.Managing all aspects of video shoots, including scheduling, liaising with staff and students, sourcing locations, coordinating contributors and ensuring content is delivered to agreed deadlinesTake photographs and videos for a range of digital and print campaigns, ensuring a continuous flow of content to add to the media library.You will have responsibility for content creation with good working knowledge of digital marketing across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.Working closely with the team to develop campaigns from concept to completion, adhering to timely production schedules. This includes developing and implementing an ongoing digital marketing strategy.To work independently, taking responsibility for planning, organising and managing your own workload, identifying priorities, meeting deadlines and delivering agreed objectives.Involvement in creative process, production, booking and scheduling of digital content across the college's social media sites and other online marketing platforms.Essential Experience:Must be experienced in producing video and/or digital media content using DSLR cameras.Experience creating and managing digital content for social and digital media channels for marketing purposes.Substantial experience of using video-editing software (Premiere Pro and After Effects).Proven experience using image editing and design software (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator).Proven experience of using Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube for marketing purposes.A good working knowledge of MS office (or a similar software package) and desktop publishing skills.Essential Qualifications:Degree in Creative, Digital, or Web-based Media or equivalent industry experience.Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent.2 years' experience working in a digital marketing environment.Why join us?At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.TPBN1_UKTJ

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being close to the detail, managing the CRM, website, digital content, reporting and marketing automation, whilst also working with external agencies across SEO and digital activity. CRM, website management and digital optimisation.

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Senior Technical SEO Account Manager • Salary to £60k, • Benefits include medical insurance, pension + more, • Role is fully remote (UK) About Them: This company is a multi-award winning, highly reputable digital marketing agency. They are built on hard-work, creativity and laughter, and every member of their team brings an added layer of dedication, expertise and fun to their agency. Theyre a tight knit team who work collaboratively across a range of digital marketing departments to deliver an integrated online marketing service to their clients. About the Role: As Senior SEO Manager, you are a senior individual contributor within their SEO team, responsible for leading the strategy and delivery on a portfolio of client accounts. This is a hands-on role combining deep technical expertise with strong client management and a high standard of strategic thinking. You are expected to take full ownership of your accounts, set the direction, drive the activity and ensure clients see measurable progress against their goals. You work closely with the Head of SEO to develop best practice across the department and help raise the standard of work across the wider team. What theyll need from you: SEO Strategy and Delivery Own and maintain an active, documented SEO strategy for every client in your portfolio, reviewed and updated at least monthly. Lead on technical SEO audits, keyword research, content gap analysis and competitor benchmarking across your accounts. Develop and oversee the delivery of on-page, technical and off-page recommendations, coordinating with content and outreach where required. AI, LLMs and Search Evolution Develop a strong working understanding of how AI and large language models are changing the search landscape, including their impact on organic visibility, content quality signals and user behaviour. Stay current with AI-driven features in search (including AI Overviews and generative search experiences) and understand the practical implications for client SEO strategy. Identify and apply AI tools that improve the quality or efficiency of SEO work, including research, auditing, briefing and analysis workflows. Client Management Serve as the primary SEO point of contact for clients in your portfolio, building strong relationships based on trust, transparency and consistent delivery. Respond to all client communications within 4 hours during working hours and provide proactive updates before clients need to ask. Present strategy, performance and recommendations confidently to senior client stakeholders. Reporting and Performance Produce and deliver monthly performance reports on time, translating data into clear commercial insight for clients. Track performance against agreed KPIs and adjust strategy where targets are not being met. Log all time accurately on a daily basis and flag any accounts at risk of over-servicing before hours are exceeded. Team Contribution Share knowledge and best practice with the wider SEO team, contributing to internal sessions and department-wide standards. Support the onboarding of new clients where required, ensuring the client journey is followed from day one. Act as a mentor to more junior SEO team members, providing guidance and constructive feedback on their work. Key skills youll need: Proven track record delivering SEO results in a digital agency environment. Strong technical SEO skills, comfortable running audits and implementing fixes across a range of CMS platforms. Good working knowledge of how AI and LLMs are affecting search and the practical implications for organic strategy. Experience working with regulated industries (iGaming, finance, legal, healthcare) is advantageous. Confident presenter, able to explain SEO strategy and performance clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Proficient in Google Analytics 4, Search Console, Ahrefs or SEMrush and standard reporting tools. What they offer in Return: Fully remote working in the UK Free Private Medical Health Insurance Companywide Christmas shutdown - 3 additional paid days leave over the Christmas period. Company Pension Scheme. Opportunities to speak at industry events and conferences if you want to. A birthday gift and the afternoon off on us. Early finish on the last Friday of every month. Other Stuff NB: for non-UK Citizens; we cannot accept applications from anyone requiring sponsorship (now or in the future) for UK permanent employment you are utilising a work visa this must allow you to work in the UK unrestricted for at least the next 5 years. JBRP1_UKTJ

You will be responsible for producing high-quality visual and written content that promotes our brand and engages our community.Working closely with the marketing team, you will create content for digital and print channels, helping to showcase school life, celebrate achievements, and support studen

Senior Social Media Executive - Fashion Brand Essex Area | Salary - DOE We are partnered with a fast-growing UK fashion retailer known for its trend-led, affordable collections and strong digital presence. With a loyal customer base, frequent new launches and continued investment in ecommerce and customer experience, the business has established itself as a leading name in accessible fashion. The Role: This is a unique opportunity for a Social Media Manager to take ownership of the entire social media function for an exciting and growing fashion brand. You will be responsible for developing and delivering a multi-platform social media strategy, building a consistent and premium brand identity while driving meaningful engagement, brand awareness and commercial growth. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement the overall social media strategy, establishing clear objectives and growth plans across all platforms. Build and lead the social media function, managing and mentoring Content Creators and supporting their development. Own the brand's presence across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube, creating tailored strategies for each platform. Develop a premium, aspirational social identity that appeals to a more mature fashion audience. Lead the planning, creation and delivery of engaging and commercially effective social content. Create, film, edit and publish high-quality video and photographic content across organic social and paid advertising. Lead creative direction for campaigns, product launches, seasonal collections and key brand moments. Plan and manage content shoots, including booking models, styling looks and coordinating production schedules. Work closely with the in-house photographer and wider Marketing team to deliver high-quality creative. Own the social media content calendar, ensuring campaigns, launches, Stories and promotional activity are planned and delivered effectively. Maintain a consistent brand identity, tone of voice and visual direction across all social channels. Analyse social media performance and use data and insights to continually improve content, engagement, reach and conversion. Identify new opportunities to grow the brand through social-first campaigns, trends, creators and innovative content formats. Stay ahead of developments across social platforms, fashion trends, consumer behaviour and algorithms. Confidently appear on camera when required and direct talent during content shoots. Work collaboratively with the wider Marketing and Brand teams to ensure social activity supports wider commercial and brand objectives. About You: 2+ years' experience in social media management, ideally within a fashion, beauty, lifestyle or consumer brand. Proven experience developing and executing multi-platform social media strategies. Previous experience managing, mentoring or leading Content Creators or a social media team. A strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube, including platform-specific best practice and emerging trends. Excellent video creation, editing and creative storytelling skills, with a strong portfolio of work. A highly creative eye with a strong understanding of premium fashion and lifestyle content. Why Apply? Opportunity to build and shape the social strategy from the ground up. Lead and mentor a growing team of Content Creators. Work for an established and growing fashion and footwear brand with exciting plans for the future. Take ownership across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube. Combine strategy, leadership and hands-on content creation in one role. Have real creative influence over the brand's premium and aspirational social identity. BH37014