About ARU:
ARU is a globally recognized institution that is ranked among the top 350 universities in the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. We are dedicated to providing innovative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial education and research that transforms lives. Our research institutes and faculties span scientific, technical, and creative disciplines, and our impactful research addresses pressing issues and creates real change in our communities. Our academic excellence has been acknowledged by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas deemed world-leading. Additionally, we were honored with the Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2021 for our exceptional work in music therapy.

About the role:
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a marketing professional to join our International Marketing and Communications team. In this role, you will collaborate with other departments to implement our marketing and recruitment strategy. With a passion for marketing and a keen interest in higher education, your primary focus will be on driving recruitment through email marketing, social media, and promotional materials. You will report to the International Marketing and Communications Officer while closely working with various teams within our organization, such as CRM, recruitment, web, events, communications, and design. Your responsibilities will include managing digital student ambassadors, reviewing web and email copy, creating social media content, and contributing to various projects.

To qualify for this role, you should hold a degree in marketing, business, or a related field or be in the process of obtaining a relevant professional qualification at a degree level. Alternatively, you can demonstrate a suitable level of experience and evidence of continuous professional development. In addition to possessing excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you should be a team player and have strong planning and time management abilities to handle a demanding workload effectively.

For any inquiries about this role, please contact Penelope Harrall, Marketing and Communications Officer, at penelope.harrall@aru.ac.uk.

We embrace an agile working culture and offer a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, a travel-to-work scheme, and a competitive relocation package. For detailed information, please visit our benefits page.

At ARU, we are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of our staff and students, and we expect all employees to share this commitment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and value diversity within our institution.

We are committed to fostering inclusivity and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Please note that all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. In accordance with the UK Government’s immigration points-based system, this position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route.

For a comprehensive list of key requirements, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply for this role, please demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the criteria outlined in the person specification