Role Summary & Benefits

Full Time 37 hours per week

Location: Exmouth (Devon) – Hybrid Working

Help promote learning opportunities that change lives across Devon

Learn Devon is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Junior Communications and Marketing Officer to join our Marketing and Communications team.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the promotion of adult learning across Devon, helping people access education, gain skills and improve their life chances. Working alongside our Marketing and Communications Officer, you will contribute to a wide range of digital and printed communications, supporting campaigns, learner engagement activities, events and service promotions.

About the role

You will support the delivery of communications and marketing activities across Learn Devon. This will include:

• Creating engaging content for social media, newsletters and printed materials.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of the Learn Devon website, ensuring content is accurate, accessible and audience focused.
• Assisting with engagement campaigns, promotional activities and events.
• Producing marketing resources that promote learning opportunities and celebrate learner success.
• Using website analytics and learner feedback to help improve communications and engagement.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience creating engaging digital content and managing social media channels.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Is organised, creative and able to manage a variety of tasks.
• Has strong IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and digital design tools such as Canva or the Adobe Suite
• Understands the importance of accessible communications and audience engagement.

Why join Learn Devon?

Learn Devon is Devon County Council’s adult learning service, delivering education, skills and training opportunities to communities across the county. As part of our team,you will have the opportunity to make a real difference while developing your communications and marketing career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

We offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee wellbeing support
• Generous annual leave entitlement

Ready to apply?

If you’re passionate about communications, marketing and making a positive impact through learning, we’d love to hear from you.

If you have any questions, or to arrange an informal chat, please email tim.hamilton@devon.gov.uk

Interview Date: 2 November 2026

Join Learn Devon and help inspire people to learn, grow and achieve their goals.

Our offer to you

Working for Devon County Council (DCC) has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer.

In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:

• 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website.
• Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life.
• Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role).
• Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme.

How to apply  

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

Please click Apply Now to see further information.

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes – Working for Devon | Devon County Council
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Key Responsibilities

Please click here to see the Job Description which includes the key responsibilities.