Permanent | 30 hours per week | £30,000 per annum
Based at our offices in Newry
About Learn Spark
Learn Spark provides training and development for schools, colleges and education organisations across the UK and Ireland. Founded in 2011 by former teacher Paul Gray, we have supported more than 400 schools, colleges and education organisations.
Our work includes study skills programmes, professional learning for education staff, student leadership and development, education seminars, online learning and resources.
We are now looking for an experienced marketing professional to help us reach more schools and colleges across the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain, while growing our online products and services.
The role
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead Learn Spark’s marketing, brand positioning and market entry across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and delivering marketing strategies across our three markets.
- Managing digital and print advertising campaigns.
- Leading the creation of promotional content, including video, social media and print materials.
- Coordinating market research visits and competitor analysis.
- Promoting our online products and services to schools and educators.
- Analysing engagement, enquiries and sales data to improve marketing activity.
- Representing Learn Spark at education events and conferences.
- Overseeing improvements to our website, online shop and user experience.
- Reporting on performance against sales growth targets outside Northern Ireland.
Growing with us
This is a new post with the freedom to shape how we market ourselves and contribute directly to the company’s direction. As the business grows, there will be opportunities to increase your hours, take on more responsibility and help build a marketing team.
Essential criteria
- A degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Business or Communications.
- At least three years’ experience in marketing strategy and campaign management.
- Experience of digital advertising, including Google, Meta and LinkedIn.
- Experience of analysing engagement and sales data.
- Experience of developing promotional content across platforms.
- A strong understanding of brand positioning and messaging.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills.
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in education or public sector markets.
- Experience of cross-border or multi-region marketing.
- Experience with website or user experience optimisation.
- Knowledge of email marketing platforms.
- Confident use of AI tools for content creation, research or data analysis.
Location and travel
The post is based at our offices in Newry. You must be able to travel to our Newry office. Some travel across Ireland and Great Britain will also be required for market visits, events and conferences.
How to apply
Send your CV and a covering letter showing how you meet each essential criterion to dchurch@learnspark.co.uk by 1pm on Monday 23 November 2026.
To request the full job description or ask about the post, please email Donna Church at the same address. Queries will be answered by email only.
Shortlisting will be based on the essential criteria. Desirable criteria may also be used if we receive a large number of applications.
Learn Spark is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Your information will be used only for this recruitment process. This post is part-funded by Invest NI, so the preferred candidate’s application may be shared with Invest NI. Its privacy notice is available at investni.com/privacy.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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