Marketing Manager

Are you enthusiastic about contributing to a forward-thinking higher education institution? Is your passion for student success at the core of your professional drive? At the University of Sunderland in London (UoSiL), we are dedicated to prioritising student experience, customer service, academic quality, value for money, and continuous improvement. And now we have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Marketing Manager!

ABOUT US AND THE TEAM

The University of Sunderland in London, based at Canary Wharf, boasts a vibrant and diverse community of staff and students. We consider ourselves as an innovative satellite campus and are constantly evolving and have exciting plans for 2025 and beyond!

We are currently piloting a four-day working week which allows our colleagues to work 32 hours over 4 days week with no reduction in pay. The pilot is part of our ongoing efforts to create a positive and inclusive workplace that promotes work-life balance and allows our colleagues to thrive professionally and personally whilst maintaining our commitment to delivering high-quality service to all our students.

In addition, in early 2025 we will be moving to a new, modern campus building adjacent to our current location offering a bright and spacious learning and working environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Marketing Manager and part of the Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions Department, you will take a lead role in steering the marketing function driving innovation in how UoSiL connects with its audiences and contributing to the strategic direction and accomplishments of the team. The role demands someone who can lead a team, inspire creativity, maintain a student-centred approach, and navigate the complexities of higher education marketing with strategic insight and a cooperative approach. This is a broad, varied and fast-paced role and you will be expected to work closely with colleagues across the University to develop and implement marketing plans. The ideal candidate will be able to think on their feet, manage a diverse portfolio and be able to move from creating content one day, to strategic planning the next.

To excel in this role, you will have experience of planning, drafting and executing of marketing plans, working across the marketing mix and in multi-channel campaign delivery. The ability to understand the information needs of different audience groups is key, as well as your experience of managing a team.

WE OFFER

The opportunity to join a pilot of a pioneering 4-day-week (32 hours over 4 days)

• Excellent Defined Contribution Pension with additional benefits of life cover and income protection
• Generous annual leave and Christmas closure days on top of Bank Holidays
• Season Ticket Loan
• Access to MyLifestyle benefit platform with plentiful of discounts and offers
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice schemes
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
• Our commitment to training and development
• Our location in Canary Wharf with easy access
• We are accredited Living Wage Employer

Closing Date:  Midnight, 21 January 2025

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we have a sufficient response.

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