Erika Marshall

Tell us how you came to be in your profession at the Etc.:

I studied Marketing at Teesside University, graduating in 2004 and knew I wanted a long career in my field. I have since been the strategic marketing lead at a number of big employers across the Tees Valley, in sectors including Renewable Energy, Construction, Oil & Gas and Manufacturing and it was while working for Nifco that I started to engage with local schools, sharing my own career journey and helping young people to raise and achieve their own aspirations – I knew than that I wanted to continue with the marketing I knew and loved but within education. The role at Etc. came up in 2019, I applied, interviewed and the rest, as they say, is history – the job is so rewarding, you can see the impact that our colleges have on our communities and no two days are ever quite the same.

What I like best about Etc. as an employer is:

Etc. is one of the most supportive employers I have ever worked for – whether that is career progression, additional learning, health & wellbeing or just general understanding of life circumstances. There is also a strong sense of autonomy and encouragement to be proactive – meaning we get to make decisions, have impact and own the outcomes.

What does ‘Etc.’ mean to you in 3 words:

People, community, fun.