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Job Title:         Head of Marketing, Research and Communications

Salary:             NJC 46 – 49: £48,438 – £51,157

Contract:        This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis.

Location:        CSSC Headquarters is at Stranmillis University College, Stranmillis Road, Belfast.

CSSC is a non-statutory body, funded by Department of Education and is a company limited by guarantee.  

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Marketing, Research and Communications will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of the advocacy role of the CSSC by leading the development and delivery of corporate communications, marketing and PR strategies and providing a sound research function.

Essential criteria

Applicants must, at the closing date for applications, meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Hold a relevant Bachelor’s Degree (UK Qualification and Credit Framework level 6 or equivalent).
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of leading, managing and developing a marketing, research or communications function.
• Demonstrable experience of successfully managing a marketing, research, or communication project of at least £10,000 in value.

Please refer to the recruitment pack for further details on the desirable criteria that may be applied in the event of a large number of applications meeting the essential criteria.

Please note that we may form a reserve list of suitable candidates, to fill any vacancies that may arise for the same position within the following 12 months.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Friday 15 November 2019.

The Controlled Schools’ Support Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment.

Read more about the CSSC team here.