Marketing Manager

Location: Canary Wharf

Are you enthusiastic about contributing to a forward-thinking higher education institution? Is your passion for student success at the core of your professional drive? At the University of Sunderland in London, we are dedicated to prioritising student experience, customer service, academic quality, value for money, and continuous improvement. And now we have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Marketing Manager!

The University of Sunderland in London (UoSiL), based at Canary Wharf, boasts a vibrant and diverse community of staff and students. We consider ourselves as an innovative satellite campus. We are constantly evolving and have exciting plans for 2024 and beyond! We have just launched a pilot for a four-day working week and later this year we will be moving to a new, modern campus building adjacent to our current location offering a bright and spacious learning and working environment.

As the Marketing Manager and part of the Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions Department, you will take a lead role in steering the marketing function driving innovation in how UoSIL connects with its audiences and contributing to the strategic direction and accomplishments of the team. The role demands someone who can lead a team, inspire creativity, maintain a student-centred approach, and navigate the complexities of higher education marketing with strategic insight and a cooperative approach. This is a broad, varied and fast-paced role and you will be expected to work closely with colleagues across the University to develop and implement marketing plans. The ideal candidate will be able to think on their feet, manage a diverse portfolio and be able to move from creating content one day, to strategic planning the next.

To excel in this role, you will have experience of planning, drafting and executing of marketing plans, working across the marketing mix and in multi-channel campaign delivery. The ability to understand the information needs of different audience groups is key, as well as your experience of managing a team.

As our community of staff and students continues to grow, this role offers an engaging and fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact on our students’ experience and outcomes.

In return, we offer you:

• The opportunity to join a pilot of a pioneering 4-day-week
• Generous annual leave and closure days on top of Bank Holidays
• Season Ticket Loan
• Access to MyLifestyle benefit platform with plentiful of discounts and offers
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice schemes
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
• Our commitment to training and development
• Our location in Canary Wharf with easy access

If you are ready to seize this exciting opportunity and want to learn more, review the attached Role Profile. To apply, register on our e-recruitment platform and complete the application form.

Please note that in order to provide quality support to our students at all times, our professional staff work fully from the office. 

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jelena Miljanic, Head of Marketing Recruitment and Admissions via email at  jelena.miljanic@sunderland.ac.uk

Closing Date:  Midnight, 14 April 2024

Interviews expected to be held: w.c 29 April 2024

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