Marketing Manager

Job Title:

Marketing Manager

Location:

Southampton
Pay: £20-£22 per hour (salary equivalent £40-£42k)

Contract:

Approx 6 months

Start Date:

ASAP

Working Hours:

Full-time, Monday to Friday
Work Pattern:
Hybrid
Parking:
Yes

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Marketing Manager to​ support a successful organisation on a temporary basis, to lead the development and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns supporting recruitment across UK and international markets.

This role will focus on strengthening market position​ and ensuring compelling propositions are delivered. You will lead on campaign strategy and implementation, working closely with creative and media agencies, internal stakeholders, and recruitment teams to achieve ambitious recruitment targets.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Strategy & Planning

Analyse market intelligence, audience insight and recruitment data to inform campaign strategy

Develop targeted, data-driven marketing plans aligned to recruitment objectives

Collaborate with external creative agencies to develop campaign concepts and assets

Campaign Delivery & Management

Lead campaign execution in partnership with media agencies

Brief agencies effectively and manage performance against objectives

Ensure campaigns are delivered on time and within budget

Manage the full campaign lifecycle across multiple recruitment stages and audiences

Audience & Channel Strategy

Develop deep understanding of target audiences (UK, international, and progression markets)

Identify the most effective channels to reach audiences across the recruitment journey

Performance Reporting & Optimisation

Monitor campaign performance and market trends

Produce insight-driven reports with clear recommendations

Team & Stakeholder Management

Line manage and support the Marketing Coordinator

Work collaboratively with faculty marketing leads and international recruitment teams

Events & Cross-Functional Contribution

Contribute to broader recruitment and marketing initiatives

Support key recruitment cycle activities such as open days​ and applicant events

Skills and Experience

Significant experience managing multi-channel marketing campaigns

Strong strategic planning and analytical skills

Experience working with creative and media agencies

Ability to translate data and insight into actionable marketing strategy

Budget management experience

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience managing or mentoring team member​s

Experience delivering campaigns across multiple international markets

Familiarity with CRM systems and marketing automation tools