Marketing Administrator

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This role delivers a range of marketing administrative activity to meet the needs of the Marketing team. This work encompasses all administrative support from finance to basic project management. The role requires a highly organised team player, who can prioritise and work independently with great communication skills as well as a passion for higher education and marketing. They should enjoy working with creative people and prospective and recent students.

The post is part of a central team which includes a range of high performing marketing, recruitment and events professionals. The team vision is to create the best possible prospective student experience at every touchpoint, in a collaborative and innovative way.

• Provide administrative support for the organisation and delivery of a range of marketing activities
• Develop, manage and maintain processes, tools, databases and spreadsheets to store information in the most appropriate format, adhering to GDPR regulations.
• Deal with financial transactions, maintaining financial records in line with University procedures and providing admin support for procurement framework processes.
• Support with inductions, training and development administration as needed.
• Provide project administration support as needed, using appropriate packages and processes.
• Support with marketing activities as required.
• Any other duties as required including attendance at events and other critical business activity throughout the year. Includes occasional evenings and weekends.

• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent, or have relevant experience
• Experience in an administration role including covering finance and ability to use relevant Google Suite and Microsoft software.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, anticipating the needs of others in the team to provide an effective marketing support service
• Demonstrable experience and the ability to manage conflicting demands whilst keeping to tight deadlines on a range of projects
• Ability to work effectively in a team, developing strong relationships with others and assisting other team members as necessary to achieve the overall objectives
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to deal with issues of confidentiality and sensitive situations in a professional manner.
• Interest in marketing and higher education.
• Ability to work independently and own projects.

Grade 5

£27,319 - £31,236 per annum, with potential to progress to £33,951 through sustained exceptional contribution

Full time

Marketing Manager

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It is anticipated that the selection process will take place shortly after the advert closing date. This will consist of an interview and activity. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage as soon as possible.

If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Kath Dawson at

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