R220806 - Marketing Officer

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Marketing, Recruitment & Admissions
Location:  Aston University Main Campus
Salary:  £27,929 to £33,314 per annum
Grade:  Grade 07
Contract Type:  Permanent
Basis:  Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Monday 19 December 2022
Interview Date:  Tuesday 10 January 2023
Reference:  R220806
Release Date:  Monday 28 November 2022

Aston University’s marketing and communications structure has been shaped to stay ahead of the competitive marketplace and to ensure that Aston’s distinctive brand positioning is communicated clearly to all stakeholders. Our team (Undergraduate Communications, Postgraduate Communications, Brand Reputation and Events, Web and Digital, and Market Research), works in partnership with embedded marketing specialists based in academic Schools and Colleges. 

We employ a talented pool of ambitious and motivated academic and professional staff and we are looking for an equally skilled marketing professional to be a part of the marketing activity in the College of Business and Social Sciences.  The College comprises three Schools:

• Aston Business School 
• Aston Law School
• School of Social Sciences and Humanities

The successful candidate will specifically focus on postgraduate marketing for the College.

Working closely with the Marketing Manager, you will exploit your skills in digital marketing, event planning and producing high quality materials, to develop a range of campaigns and events that engage and excite prospective students.

Core responsibilities include:

• Developing print and digital marketing materials and campaigns
• Planning content for and running several social media channels
• Planning and attending various recruitment, business and public engagement events (digital and in-person once possible)

Alongside excellent communication skills and a high degree of organisational ability, you will have the ability to work effectively and flexibly on a range of projects and to tight deadlines.

To take on this role and join the team you should be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience of working in marketing and/or student recruitment.  You will have experience of delivering high quality and innovative marketing solutions, and writing engaging copy for a range of different audiences, stakeholders and purposes.

The successful candidate is required to have clearance to work with children from the DBS (The Disclosure and Barring Service).

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We are committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter http://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charter-marks/athena-swan/ , recognised by a silver award, and we are a Disability Confident Employer Level 2. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at [email protected]