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 and coordinate 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 (the administration, organisation and implementation) 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, organisational 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 wishing to pursue a career in Marketing Communications.

Interview date: Week commencing 24th September 2024.

Contact Details:
Contact role: Marketing Communications and Media Manager
Contact name: Donna Hatchett
Contact email: d.hatchett@reading.ac.uk

Alternative contact role: School director of Recruitment and Admissions
Contact name: Dr Rachael Neal
Contact email: r.a.neal@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route.There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

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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