Marketing Coordinator

Lancaster University; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a motivated marketing professional to create engaging content for multiple channels. This part-time role involves collaboration with the Portfolio Marketing Team, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail is a must. Training on software tools will be provided. The position offers hybrid working options and is fixed-term until 31 July 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of writing and creating marketing content for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, engaging written and digital content.
• Support subject-level marketing strategies for student recruitment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across various projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Time management

Content creation

Tools

Content management systems

Email marketing software

Design and photo-editing software

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated marketing professional to join Lancaster University’s Marketing Office on a fixed-term basis until 31 July 2026.

You will be responsible for creating high quality, engaging written and digital content for a range of marketing channels, including email, web and print publications.

The role is based within the Portfolio Marketing Team, who lead on subject-level marketing for student recruitment. We use content marketing across the whole applicant journey, from top of funnel marketing such as advertising and prospectuses, through our website and social media, to more personalised marketing communications via email and direct mail. Reporting to the Faculty Marketing Manager, you will have the opportunity to work across a range of projects and support different subject areas within the University’s portfolio.

A team player, you should have excellent communications skills, experience of building relationships with stakeholders, and an ability to prioritise your workload to meet multiple competing deadlines. You will be self-motivated and have experience of writing and creating marketing content for a range of audiences with an excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all areas of work. Experience of using content management systems and design, photo-editing and email marketing software would be an advantage but are not essential as training and support will be provided.

This is a part-time 29 hours per week post, fixed term until 31st July 2026. The post is based at our Lancaster campus, where hybrid on-site and home working is currently offered subject to line manager approval. Working pattern to be agreed with the line manager and will include Tuesdays and Thursdays. Members of the Marketing Office typically work three days per week on campus.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic community of marketing and communications professionals and to play a key role in contributing to the University’s strategic objectives. By promoting Lancaster and the benefits of its study programmes, you will be helping future students picture themselves at a top 10 UK University and supporting one or more faculties to meet their student recruitment targets. For further information or an informal conversation, please contact Lucy Lloyd, Faculty Marketing Manager via [e-mail].