Digital Marketing Executive

This highly collaborative role delivers marketing activity that supports Interface’s strategic objectives by raising the profile of Interface, our innovation support services, academic-led initiatives and funding programmes. The role is focussed on implementing digital marketing strategies, managing digital assets and social platforms, and supporting the creation of engaging, evidence-based content.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working patterns
. We also support hybrid working on a non-contractual basis, offering a blend of home and on-site working to help you balance work and life effectively. This role is fixed term until 31 July 2028
.

The salary for this post is Grade 6 £ 32,873 to £39,233 per annum.

• A good standard of formal education or equivalent work experience in digital marketing, communications, or B2B marketing
• Experience managing CMS platforms (e.g. Word Press), social media platforms, email tools and design tools such as Canva
• Experience developing and implementing digital marketing campaigns across channels
• Familiarity with search engines, AI tools, SEO, Google Analytics and other web analysis tools
• Strong content creation and copywriting skills for digital and offline channels with the ability to write, design, or co-produce case studies, newsletters, videos, or infographics

At Edinburgh Innovations (EI), our culture is built on three core values:
Collaborative
, P
rogressive and Innovative
. We believe the best results come from working together, sharing ideas, and supporting one another. We’re always looking forward, embracing change, challenging assumptions, and pushing boundaries to grow. Innovation is at the heart of what we do, encouraging creativity and fresh thinking at every level of the business.

Interface’s vision is to help unlock and accelerate the full potential of Scotland’s innovation ecosystem by fostering strong, collaborative partnerships between academia and industry that drive sustained growth and global competitiveness.

Interface has been at the heart of Scotland’s innovation ecosystem since 2005, bridging the gap between businesses—particularly SMEs—and academic expertise to drive inclusive, regionally balanced growth. We play a key role in ensuring businesses of all sizes and from all parts of Scotland can access world-class academic resources to innovate and thrive.

But our work is not just about access; it’s about capacity and collaboration. That’s why we support both sides of the innovation partnership—helping businesses solve real-world challenges while equipping academic institutions to engage confidently and effectively with industry. Through this dual focus, we help drive innovation, accelerate research impact, and strengthen regional economies.

Interface is a national programme and a core part of Scotland’s Innovation Infrastructure. Hosted by Edinburgh Innovations Ltd (University of Edinburgh), we benefit from a stable operational base while operating impartially across the entire academic landscape. We are well-connected and embedded in the wider innovation ecosystem—working closely with colleges, universities, enterprise agencies, funders, innovation centres, and industry partners. Collaboration is central to everything we do.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. At EI we celebrate diversity in all its forms and actively seek to create a team that reflects the communities around us. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities because…