Senior Marketing Executive (Conferences and Events)

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Contract type: Fixed term (until 20/07/2027, cover is required for staff on leave/absence)

Interview date: Thursday 4^th June 2026

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you a creative, proactive and a customer-focused individual? Do you want to work on promoting world-class conference and event facilities? Do you have a commitment to providing an excellent customer experience?

This exciting role will be required to work within the Facilities Directorate Marketing, Sales and Communications team, and specifically provide marketing, PR and communications support for the Conferences and Events service at the University of Leeds.

This role is key in driving enquiries and sales, and increasing the Conferences and Events profile, both internally and externally to the University of Leeds.

Working with the Head of Conferences and Events, the Assistant Heads of Conferences and Events and the Business Development team, this role will lead on the production of a comprehensive, pro-active marketing plan for all areas across Conferences and Events. In addition, the role contributes to the wider marketing program for the service, evaluating the impact of activities undertaken and contributing to the general operation of the service and more widely the Facilities Directorate.

You will have experience working in marketing within a B2B environment, with experience of managing marketing campaigns that deliver tangible results. You will also have experience in copywriting and delivering comprehensive market research. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to positively influence others and develop effective working relationships.

This role is required for 35 hours each week and as part of this role, you may be required to work occasional weekends and/or during an evening to support with events.

Please see details of the University’s Pre-employment Health Assessment within the Candidate Brief.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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:

Kathryn Waterfall, Marketing & Communications Manager (Residential Services, Catering Services and Conferences and Events)

Email: k.r.rutherford@leeds.ac.uk

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