Senior Marketing & External Communications Manager

University Partnerships Programme; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in London is seeking a Senior Marketing and External Communications Manager to lead B2B marketing strategies and oversee corporate communications. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and presentation skills, along with experience in managing content creation and communication channels. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working policy, allowing flexibility between office and remote work.

Benefits

Discretionary performance bonus

Private healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

Training

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience leading B2B marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Strong background in content creation and management.
• Ability to oversee external communications and manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute B2B marketing strategies.
• Manage delivery of corporate reporting.
• Oversee external communication channels including the website and LinkedIn.
• Track campaign effectiveness using data and analytics.
• Draft and distribute press releases to promote UPP.

Skills

Attention to detail

Exceptional writing skills

Copywriting skills

Creative flair

Presentation skills

Job description

UPP has forged a powerful reputation for driving innovative, student-led approaches to campus accommodation. We prioritise the student experience, creating safe, accessible places where all students can live and learn in comfort.

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Marketing and External Communications Manager to lead on all corporate, strategic marketing and external communications for UPP. The role combines strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery to raise our brand visibility and industry profile through compelling, high‑quality content that reflects our values and expertise.

You’ll lead communications across multiple B2B channels, from our website and social media to industry events, and oversee the creation of standout written and designed materials, including new business proposals and corporate reports.

Responsibilities

• Development and execution of B2B marketing strategies
• Manage delivery of investor and corporate reporting
• Develop thought leadership content and manage UPP’s participation in webinars, podcasts, and key industry events
• Oversee management of all external channels and content, including our website and LinkedIn, for UPP's Corporate account as well as the UPP Foundation
• Support all stages of bid and tender activity, assisting the Business Development team with content creation, design, copywriting and proofreading
• Use data and analytics to track the effectiveness of campaigns and external communications activity and make recommendations for optimisation and improvement
• Manage proactive and reactive external communications, including crisis comms when needed
• Draft and distribute press releases and other media materials to promote UPP’s profile and reputation
• Management of the corporate marketing and external communications budget
• Line‑manage the in‑house Creative Designer, managing their workflow and delivery of all requested outputs

This role is based at our award‑winning offices in London near Cannon Street and London Bridge stations, and we have a generous Hybrid Working Policy, which enables our teams to combine attending the office with remote working.

Qualifications

• Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, the role requires a senior marketing professional with sharp attention to detail, exceptional writing, and confident presentation skills.
• You will also have excellent copywriting skills with creative flair in designing end‑to‑end marketing campaigns and demonstrable experience of in‑house content creation.

Benefits

In return, we are offering a competitive salary with a great benefits package which includes a discretionary performance bonus, private healthcare, pension, life assurance, training, two paid volunteering or personal development days, cycle to work scheme, and 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, as well as discounts from a variety of top retailers, restaurants, gyms and more. Check out our website for more information about UPP, our culture and benefits.

UPP welcomes all applications and recognises the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners.

We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.

Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.

We are a team with energy, pace and passion; if that sounds like you, apply today.