Marketing Communications Coordinator

Lancaster University; Bailrigg; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University is seeking a creative Marketing Communications Coordinator to craft copy and deliver communications plans that convert leads into applicants and offer holders into enrolled students. This role sits in the Marketing Office's Campaigns Team, focusing on student recruitment across web, email, ads and social content.

You will work on brand-level messaging, with opportunities to develop assets like videos and prospectuses, while leveraging CRM and email marketing tools.

Qualifications

• Creative copywriter with a track record of delivering effective communications plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver brand-level prospect and conversion communications to turn leads into applicants and offer holders into enrolled students.
• Manage web, email marketing, advertising and organic social campaigns and create online and offline assets (videos, prospectuses).
• Support the Campaigns Team with innovative communications aligned to Lancaster University’s marketing objectives.

Skills

Copywriting

Email marketing

Tools

CRM software

Email marketing software

Job description

Marketing Communications Coordinator

External Relations - Marketing

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Full-Time, Indefinite

Closing Date: Sunday 04 October 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026

Reference: 0853-26

Please note: this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University

We are looking for a creative Marketing Communications Coordinator with a genuine love for copywriting and a track record of delivering effective communications plans.

This role is based within the Marketing Office's Campaigns Team, who manage brand-level marketing for student recruitment, including web, email marketing, advertising, organic social campaigns, and the creation of online and offline assets such as videos and prospectuses. The Team is made up of marketing, communications and digital content specialists who deliver B2C activity from initial lead generation through to enrolled student.

You will be responsible for the development and delivery of brand-level prospect and conversion communications, designed to turn leads into applicants, and offer holders into enrolled students.

With a passion for communications and the latest trends in youth marketing, you will bring enthusiasm and innovation to the role; all to help Lancaster University stand out in a competitive higher education market.

Experience of using email marketing software and/or customer relationship management (CRM) systems would be an advantage.

This role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis with a hybrid work pattern. The preference to fully work on campus can be accommodated if desired.

Please note that this post will require you to work during the clearing and confirmation period - usually mid-August around A-level results day. Leave during this period will be restricted.