Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver impactful strategic and tactical activity to support the Marketing strategy.
• Balance multiple marketing projects at pace, adapting to change while maintaining service excellence and a focus on strategic outcomes.
• Manage the production of a rolling programme of multimedia content that supports key moments in the student recruitment journey and articulates the University's beacon areas from the Road to 2035 strategy.
• Build positive and proactive relationships with University colleagues, aligning marketing activity to support University strategic priorities and providing innovative marketing solutions.
• Lead on the delivery of strategic marketing leadership and operational support services to the Professional Services directorate.
• Be responsible for management of the University brand, leading the engagement and development of the Brand Champions network.
• Liaise with colleagues across Marketing and External Relations to ensure a joined-up approach, avoiding duplication of resources and maintaining consistent messaging.

Requirements

• An outward looking, forward-thinking senior marketing professional with an extensive career background in marketing, brand and content production.
• Skilled at project management, with a data-led approach and the ability to turn insight into action.
• Experience incorporating best practice and opportunities for innovation into strategic plans.
• An excellent stakeholder manager, able to influence, build trust and drive collaboration.
• A creative and solutions focused thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience motivating others to achieve a shared goal.

Benefits

• Based in central Manchester, you will enjoy a generous annual leave allowance 35 days, (plus Christmas Closure, plus Bank Holidays) a fantastic pension scheme, access to retail discounts and Employee Assistance Program, cycle to work scheme, plus many more rewards and benefits.
• Hybrid working is offered for this role, where you will be able to work a proportion of time on campus and a proportion remotely. We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations throughout the application process.