Job title: Marketing Officer
Company: University of Sussex
Job description: Hours: Full time or part time hours considered up to a maximum of 1 FTE
Requests for options will be considered (subject to business need).
Salary: starting at £28,759 to £32,982 per annum, pro rata if part time
Closing date: 10 January 2024. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: To be confirmed
Expected start date: As soon as possible
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our marketing team, specifically supporting the University of Sussex Business School. You will play a pivotal role in the delivery of marketing campaigns and projects to increase brand awareness and support student recruitment in UK and international markets.
The postholder will be responsible for supporting the School Marketing Manager in delivering our ambitious marketing plans, including:
- Implementation and evaluation of paid digital campaigns in line with the recruitment cycle
- Liaising with digital, out of home and creative agencies
- Supporting the production of creative content, including video, imagery and copy for CRM, campaign webpages and other digital channels, in line with the University’s brand and messaging guidelines
- Writing and updating copy for the prospectus, webpages and third-party profiles
- Undertake competitor analysis, market scanning and evaluation to support opportunities for new programmes and markets.
About you
You will be an experienced marketing professional with a track record of delivery. You will support the implementation and evaluation of marketing plans, including: digital and offline marketing campaigns; email marketing; copywriting, updating course listings; material to support recruitment events; and attending stakeholder meetings.
The postholder will support market research and evaluation activities including new programme and portfolio development, competitor analysis, surveys and focus groups. You will need to be confident and competent in using Excel and other analysis tools.
You will be highly organised, approachable and confident, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals including academic colleagues, prospective students, senior managers and the communications teams.
About our Division
The Communications, Marketing and Advancement division is vital in contributing towards the success of Sussex. We work closely in partnership our academic schools and other learning institutions in the UK, and, Internationally to attract the very best students we can. Our ideas matter, that is why we work and advise on Institutional Growth Strategies to support the University in achieving positive outcomes. The life-long relationships with our global alumni and friends enable many of the gifts which allow Sussex’s research to flourish.
Please contact Marysia Henty ( ) for informal enquiries
For full details and how to apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.
£28,759 to £32,982 per annum, pro rata if part time
Expected salary: £28759 – 32982 per year
Location: Falmer, East Sussex – Brighton
Job date: Wed, 06 Dec 2023 01:51:15 GMT
