Senior International Marketing Officer

University of Suffolk; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

USS pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Staff discounts in Ipswich

Cycle to Work

EV salary sacrifice

EAP

Job summary

University of Southampton is seeking a Senior International Marketing Officer to drive international student recruitment from overseas markets into the Ipswich campus. The role includes writing an annual marketing plan and delivering on KPIs to grow high‑quality enrolments.

You will coordinate communications with recruitment agents, support in-country staff, and liaise with Admissions and UKVI compliance to ensure a smooth applicant experience.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in marketing communications.
• Driven by meeting KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Grow undergraduate and postgraduate enrolments from overseas markets.
• Write and execute an annual international marketing plan.
• Build awareness, engagement, and conversion in overseas territories.

Skills

Exceptional communicator

Gravitas

Presentation skills

Collaborative

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Senior International Marketing Officer

Hours of work:37 hours per week

FTE:1.0 FTE

Band: Band 5

Full time Equivalent (FTE) Salary: £38,448 to £43,099(FTE)

Tenure:Permanent

About the Post

• The Senior International Marketing Officer will work to grow the number of high quality undergraduate and postgraduate student enrolments from key overseas markets to the University’s campus in Ipswich.
• Writing an agreed annual marketing plan, the role is responsible for building awareness, engagement, and conversion in key overseas territories
• Ensuring all materials and communications to potential overseas students are clear and timely.
• Arranging conversion communications to aid international student recruitment colleagues, including managing student ambassador support.
• The successful candidate will provide support and guidance to in-country student recruitment staff representing the University, building relationships locally and managing communications about university programmes, entry requirements and admissions policies.
• Communicate with the University’s network of student recruitment agents to achieve international recruitment objectives.
• Work closely with the Admissions team to oversee the communication of overseas applications ensuring the University delivers an outstanding applicant experience that meets compliance policies.
• Work closely with the UK Visas and immigration (UKVI) Compliance Manager to ensure the University complies with UKVI and Student Route visa requirements, advising other University colleagues as required
• Educated to degree or equivalent qualification, the role will suit someone with experience of working in a marketing communications role, driven by meeting stretching KPIs

About the Team

• This is a key role within a small, friendly and dedicated International team of three other colleagues.
• The role reports directly into our Associate Director International.
• It is an exciting time to join us; we are currently Winner, International - University of the Year (WUSCA 2026), voted by our international students

About You

• You will be an exceptional communicator, both written and verbal, being able to translate complex messaging into meaningful communications for recruitment agents and potential students.
• We are seeking someone with who can demonstrate gravitas, credible presentation skills, is flexible and collaborative.
• We need someone who can deliver to pre-agreed objectives and deadlines
• Are you ready to join Suffolk and contribute to our next level of growth?

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
• Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
• Flexible working, including family friendly policies.
• Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) – with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
• Staff discounts at a number of local amenitiesin Ipswich.
• Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports
• Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities
• Discountedrates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date: Tuesday 1 December 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 14 December 2026

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Mike Thompson, Associate Director [e-mail]

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