Marketing Manager

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking to appoint a talented and dynamic individual to come and join us at the University of Salford as a Marketing Manager, working within Marketing, Recruitment and External Relations and supporting the student recruitment goals of our faculties.

This is a key role, in which you will contribute to the development and implementation of both the University and the Faculty strategic aims. You will be responsible for key marketing projects and campaigns to drive student recruitment and strengthen the University’s profile.

We’re looking for someone who is self-motivated, takes pride in their work and uses data to inform strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, co-ordinate and deliver the marketing outputs, including campaigns, event promotion, content generation
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders within the faculties, working across multiple teams to showcase the benefits and unique aspects of the academic offer
• Build growth in our student population

About the Department

The Marketing team works closely with colleagues across Admissions, Recruitment, Communications and External Relations to support the core range of activities that promote and engage with the University’s external environment and stakeholders. This role is part of the team that focuses on student recruitment marketing activity, getting the right information to prospective applicants at the right time and showcasing what Salford has to offer. We are a busy department that supports the University’s ambitions for growth, diversity and increased profile.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
• Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships

Please note this opportunity may close early depending on applicant volume.

Job Description

Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. At Salford, you’ll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development.

All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub.

We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.

And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to the students, our local community and the world around you.

At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive. Find out more about a career that works for you at www.salford.ac.uk/jobs.