College Marketing Manager (BSS)

Aston University; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston University is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager for the Business School. This high-impact role offers hybrid working and 30 days of annual leave, where you will lead marketing efforts, delivering insightful campaigns that support student recruitment goals and working closely with senior leadership.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Confident leadership and strong influencing skills required.
• Experience in higher education or a marketing agency background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead College-level marketing and student recruitment activity.
• Deliver targeted marketing campaigns across digital and offline channels.

Skills

Leadership

Influencing skills

Marketing strategy

Education

Experience in Higher Education or agency/commercial background

Job description

Location:Aston University Main Campus

InterviewDate:Wednesday 20 August 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strategic and experienced Marketing Manager to join the Marketing team at Aston University, supporting our award-winning Business School. This is ahigh-impact rolethat offershybrid working,30 days of annual leave, and the chance to make a real difference within a collaborative and ambitious environment.

You will lead College-level marketing and student recruitment activity, delivering targeted, insight-led campaigns across digital and offline channels to support undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment goals. The role requiresconfident leadership and strong influencing skills, working closely with the College’s senior leadership team to shape and deliver effective marketing strategies.

Whether you bring experience fromwithin Higher Educationor are amarketer from an agency or commercial backgroundlooking to apply your skills in a purpose-driven setting, this role offers the scope and autonomy to drive meaningful change and impact.

Further details:

Job Details

University Information

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit:https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team [e-mail]

£38,249 to £45,413 per annum : Grade 08