School Marketing Executive


Location
Docklands Campus, London
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£39,824 to £45,281 per annum inclusive of London Weighting
About the Role
As a School Marketing Executive, you will play a vital role in the operational delivery of strategic marketing and recruitment plans for specific academic subject areas. Working within the External Relations Directorate, you will be responsible for executing integrated, multi-channel marketing activities that drive engagement and support recruitment goals. You will act as a key liaison between the Directorate and Academic Schools, leading on a variety of marketing initiatives and providing detailed reports on performance and return on investment (ROI) to keep stakeholders informed.
Operational Execution: Deliver multi-channel marketing and recruitment activities tailored to allocated subject areas to ensure synergy across all University channels.
Stakeholder Support: Support the School ERD Account Manager in building and managing relationships with key academic stakeholders, including Deans, Heads of Department, and Course Leaders.
Content & Campaigns: Help deliver subject-specific content initiatives and marketing campaigns that align with broader institutional priorities.
Performance Reporting: Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing activities, ensuring that academic Schools are updated on progress and outcomes.
Event Participation: Support the delivery of major recruitment events, including open days and offer holder days, both on and off-campus.
About External Relations Directorate
We have built an External Relations Directorate that has brought together an integrated Communications & Engagement and Student Recruitment & Marketing service. The directorate is made up of several teams including Communications & Engagement, Marketing, Recruitment and Conversion, Outreach and Access, Change and Transformation (Design and Digital), Events and Advancement, and the International Office.
We are looking for team members who will be part of embedding transformation and innovative practice and enjoy working in an agile environment as we work towards a culture of the ‘continuous new’. This is an exciting opportunity as we prioritise building our global and UK profiles with key elements from Vision 2028.
Benefits Package
At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.
We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience, and a range of excellent benefits.
Building an Inclusive Future
As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We are committed to closing the diversity pay gap and proud of the progress made, while recognising there is more to do. We are determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. We are a disability confident employer and value all applications. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.
Experience
Proven experience in executing multi-channel marketing campaigns. Experience in Higher Education recruitment and knowledge of admissions cycles is a significant advantage. Experience using enterprise marketing software such as Google Analytics is valued.
About You
You are a results-driven marketing professional with a high level of attention to detail. You possess excellent communication skills, able to adapt information based on feedback and present it clearly to various audiences. You are a proactive problem-solver who uses initiative and creativity to resolve challenges in a fast-paced environment. Highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities to meet tight deadlines. Committed to equality and diversity and willing to work non-standard hours when required for recruitment events.
Qualifications
Relevant marketing qualifications or equivalent experience are desirable but not explicitly stated as mandatory.

