Marketing and Communications Executive

Overview of the Role

Do you want to work in a fast-paced team which is constantly learning and growing? Do you have experience working in marketing or communications? Do you want to help successfully implement marketing and communication plans in a School known for its outstanding achievements, innovative and pioneering approaches, and a heritage of as many as 150 years?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Marketing and Communications Executive to deliver the School of Design’s marketing and communications strategy. This is a new role, joining a busy Creative and Communications team that contributes to various areas of the School of Design, in particular PACE – Professional Academy for Creative Enterprise. PACE is a new and exciting development in the School of Design to be launched in the next few months as part of the School’s 150^th anniversary this year.

The School of Design’s Creative and Communications team plays a vital role in promoting and managing the profile of the School and PACE through digital platforms, internal and external communications, and the design and production of our communication and marketing materials across B2B/CPD audiences.

You should have experience working in a marketing or communications role, a passion for  digital media, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will need to be organised and be able to handle competing deadlines calmly and effectively under pressure. You will have strong analytical skills, and have the ability to think creatively to deliver marketing and communications campaigns and work with colleagues in the school and across the university as needed.

The role requires a professional, collegial and diplomatic nature that builds strong relationships and acts as an ambassador for the School of Design both within the university and externally with partners. 

Due to the nature of teamwork and collaboration needed, this role will be based on campus 5 days a week.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Maria Lonsdale, Head of School, Email: m.lonsdale@leeds.ac.uk 

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