Marketing Manager (LCCM) 53300

Company Description

London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM) is a specialist music school in Central London, that teaches degrees in music performance, music production and music business. Founded by passionate musicians, LCCM offers cutting-edge undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in music.

Its iconic campus, The Music Box, is equipped with industry-leading facilities and technology, providing an inspiring environment for creative exploration. LCCM is the highest-ranked provider of music performance and music business degrees in the UK for student satisfaction (NSS 2019-2022).

Position

As the Marketing Manager at LCCM, you’ll be at the creative heart of a vibrant and forward-thinking music institution. This is more than just a strategic marketing role—it’s a chance to shape how LCCM is seen and heard across the UK and beyond. You’ll lead on crafting and delivering bold, effective campaigns across digital and traditional platforms, driving student interest and brand impact. Working closely with the Chief Marketing Officer and a wider team of Directors, you'll take a hands-on approach to strategy, planning and execution—ensuring our marketing outputs are dynamic, authentic, and always audience-first.

• Leading bold, integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels to boost brand visibility and student recruitment.
• Managing SEO, PPC, social media, email, events, and content marketing to drive engagement.
• Supporting and guiding a small, motivated team while overseeing marketing budgets and ROI.
• Using data to track performance, report on KPIs, and optimise future strategy.
• Championing LCCM’s brand across all touchpoints and enhancing its reputation online.
• Collaborating across departments to launch new programmes with effective go-to-market strategies.
• Engaging with internal stakeholders and external partners to align efforts and maximise impact.
• Creating content at events to fuel our social media presence and student engagement.
• Managing relationships with PR, advertising, and design agencies to ensure standout creative output, on time and on brand.

Requirements

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or equivalent experience
• Proven track record developing and delivering multi-channel marketing strategies
• Experience managing budgets and delivering measurable ROI
• Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making ability
• Skilled in digital marketing (SEO, PPC, social, content, CRM/email)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable:

• CIM qualification or similar
• Experience in the higher education or creative industries sector
• Understanding of the music industry and education landscape

Other information

Why Join LCCM?

• Work in a vibrant and creative environment in the heart of London.
• Be part of a team that values innovation in education.
• Engage with a diverse student body and contribute to their future success.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.

What we offer our Colleagues:

• 20 days annual leave
• Pension 5% personal contribution & 3% Company contribution
• Season Ticket Loan (T&C's apply)
• Vision Express Eye Care Vouchers
• Training & Development opportunities (T&C's apply)
• Staff Discount Scheme – via My Rewards Hub, from various retailers – Fashion, Grocery, Health & Beauty, Travel, Automotive, Furniture, Dining, Sports and Leisure, Electronics etc
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Refer a friend scheme for staff members (T&Cs apply).
• Social events on campus and through GUS Social Committee "GOSH - GUS on Staff Happiness".

To apply

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at LCCM. Just click on the apply button above. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.

Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not offer visa sponsorships.

We acknowledge receipt of your CV for a position at LCCM and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success.

LCCM is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

At LCCM, we anticipate that we will retain your data as part of the recruitment process for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it has been collected unless we have sought your consent to keep your data on file for future job vacancies.