Senior Marketing Manager

Birmingham, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead a seven person marketing function across digital, events and recruitment with clear governance and cross location collaboration.

  • Own end to end campaigns across digital, social, email, events and student recruitment.
  • Use data to optimize performance and align with senior leaders for growth.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a marketing team of seven, including a Junior Marketing Manager, a Graphic Designer and five Marketing Associates based in India
  • Set clear priorities, deadlines and standards across the team
  • Plan and deliver marketing campaigns across digital, social media, email, events, open days and student recruitment activity
  • Review and improve content, copy, campaign messaging, adverts, landing pages and social media output
  • Ensure brand consistency across all marketing materials and communication channels
  • Create and manage marketing calendars, campaign plans, content schedules and approval processes
  • Track campaign performance, enquiry sources, conversion rates, engagement and return on investment
  • Use data to improve marketing activity and make clear recommendations to senior leaders
  • Work with senior leaders, academic teams, recruitment/admissions and wider departments to understand priorities and turn them into clear marketing actions
  • Bring structure, accountability and commercial focus to the marketing function

Requirements

  • Experience in a Marketing Manager, Senior Marketing Executive, Campaign Manager, Growth Marketing Manager or similar role
  • Experience managing people or coordinating a marketing team
  • Strong campaign planning and delivery experience
  • Good understanding of digital marketing, social media, email marketing and content creation
  • Strong copywriting, editing and messaging skills
  • Confident using data to measure performance and improve campaigns
  • Strong organisation and project management skills
  • Comfortable managing a mixed marketing team across different roles and locations, including remote or offshore team members
  • Able to work with senior stakeholders and turn ideas into practical marketing activity
  • Commercial mindset, with an understanding of how marketing supports lead generation, conversion and growth

Preferred

  • Experience in education, training, student recruitment, apprenticeships, universities, colleges or recruitment marketing
  • Experience managing paid campaigns or working with external agencies
  • Experience with CRM systems, marketing automation tools or analytics dashboards
  • Knowledge of SEO, website content, landing pages and lead generation funnels

Benefits

  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • CPD and development opportunities
  • Company and social events
  • Retail discounts through Bright Exchange
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School of Coding & AI

School of Coding & AI is redefining higher education for a global, AI driven world.We specialise in integrating coding and artificial intelligence into accessible, industry aligned programmes designed for modern learners, particularly adults returning to education. Our mission is clear: break down barriers to education and create meaningful pathways into high growth careers.With a global outlook and international reach, we deliver innovative, future focused education that connects learners to real world opportunities across borders. Through strong industry partnerships, flexible delivery models, and cutting edge curriculum design, we empower individuals worldwide to reskill, upskill, and thrive in the digital economy.Our impact has been recognised at the highest level, including being named Business of the Year 2026 at the Nachural Awards, a reflection of our commitment to excellence, innovation and measurable outcomes.At the School of Coding & AI, we don’t just teach.We equip people everywhere to transform their career.

Founded in 2016
Birmingham, England, GBR
97 employees (13 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
5.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
53.1%
Direct
32.9%
Referral
8.4%
Social
3.9%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~97

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
10 (10% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$582K
Last Raise
$582K
Series Unknown, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Apr 2025
    Series Unknown
  • Jul 2023
    Series Unknown • $582K