Marketing Co-ordinator

About us:

The School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, based within the University of Reading, is looking to appoint a Marketing Coordinator.

Internationally recognised for its teaching and research activities, the School’s expertise spans a diverse range of subjects, covering crop and animal science, international development, sustainable land management, agrifood economics and marketing. It’s also known for its diversity, attracting a truly international community with students and staff from over 80 countries.

The role:

Supporting the School’s Marketing, Communications and Media Manager you will assist with a range of marketing and events activities that raise the profile of the School and support student recruitment.

You will play a fundamental part in supporting all aspects of our marketing activities, including: publicity and events, the development of our internal and external facing profile, content generation for/and the delivery of materials across numerous digital and traditional platforms, while also contributing to the development of our evolving marketing strategy.

We are looking for someone with a passion for marketing and communications who has:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated by your accomplishments to date
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building abilities to enable you to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Good time management and organisational skills to assist in the day to day activities and event management
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure as priorities evolve
• Works well in a team, and autonomously
• Good administrative and IT skills and is keen to engage with new tools
• Work experience in a marketing role
• Eagerness to learn on the job

This role is ideally suited to those who have studied marketing, wishing to pursue a career in Marketing Communications.

Interview date: Week commencing 22/04/2024

Informal contact details

Contact role: Marketing Communications and Media Manager
Contact name: Donna Hatchett
Contact phone: 0118 378 5029
Contact email: d.hatchett@reading.ac.uk

Alternative informal contact details

Contact role: School Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Contact name: Dr Rachael Neal
Contact phone: 0118 378 3339
Contact email: r.a.neal@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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