Marketing and Communications Manager

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leeds is seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager to lead marketing campaigns aimed at enhancing student engagement. This position emphasizes developing effective communication strategies and managing teams across diverse services. Competitive package and flexible working arrangements offered.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays

Discounted gym membership

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare

Shopping discounts

Travel schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in creating and managing marketing communication campaigns.
• Ability to produce high-quality content and marketing materials.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing and communication activities for Residential, Catering, and Conferencing Services.
• Work with key stakeholders to improve profile and reputation.
• Manage teams to ensure consistent branding and provide training.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Job description

Marketing and Communications Manager

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 8 July 2024.

This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you enjoy developing and delivering marketing communication campaigns? Would you like to help us drive student engagement and satisfaction levels? Can you use market research to develop insights to make our services more effective?

We are seeking a skilled marketing and communications professional to lead marketing and communication activities for the University's Residential, Catering, and Conferencing Services. You will work with key stakeholders to improve the profile and reputation and maximize the effectiveness of campaigns across a diverse portfolio. You will be the lead for brand representation across these services, managing teams to ensure a consistent house style aligned with the University brand, and providing training, guidance, and support for staff as appropriate.

You will have experience in creating and managing marketing communication campaigns within customer and business-focused commercial environments. You will also possess excellent leadership, organizational, and IT skills, with the ability to support and advise senior stakeholders, as well as produce high-quality content and marketing materials under tight deadlines.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed (including Christmas) – totaling 42 days a year!
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies, and more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes are also available.