Cross campus (Chelmsford/Cambridge campus)

35 hours per week (12 months fixed term)

£38478.72 per annum

It's an exciting time to join the team at ARU Students' Union! We're recruiting a 12 months fixed term, Communications and Marketing Manager. In this role, you'll play an essential role managing the Communications & Marketing Team and supporting departmental managers in the effective delivery of projects. You will also identify and develop new projects which aim to engage our members and help them to understand the mission and values of the Students’ Union. 

What you'll be doing:

• Manage and develop the Union’s communications channels across all campuses.
• Provide expert advice on the strategic developments of the Union’s communications channels, notably web, social media, email, traditional media and digital screens.
• Manage the delivery of communication and provide support and guidance in its development at all levels of the Union.
• Continually drive the innovation and improvement of the Union’s communications, ensuring that marketing and communication materials are accurate and up to date.
• Protect and build the Union’s brand and oversee Students’ Union staff and Officers correct application of our brand.
• Manage communications and relationships with the University and wider stakeholders, for example external service providers, local media and press.
  
• Lead the Union at all levels in the development and use of new digital technologies in the successful delivery of the Union’s objectives.
• To lead in the management of the Union’s media partnerships and sales.
• Support the Commercial Manager in the effective and consistent marketing of all Students’ Union outlets.

What we're looking for:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of people from different teams.
• Effective organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements.

Skills that will help you:

• Keen eye for detail
• Patience, enthusiasm, ability to motivate others
• Excellent communication skills

Where will you be working?

This role will be cross campus, so you will choose for your home campus to be at the Cambridge or Chelmsford Campus, travelling to the opposite campus is regularly required.

Why work for us?

• Flexible working opportunities
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 40 days per year for full time staff, including Christmas closure and bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discount schemes

About ARU Students’ Union

ARU Students’ Union represents students at ARU across campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, Writtle and London. In addition, we provide a range of services; academic and welfare advice, support to students running societies and volunteering opportunities in and around the campuses. Whilst we play an important student representative role that sometimes sees us challenge the University, we work closely with them and support areas of delivery within their strategy.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment, and we encourage applications from all members of the community.

How do I apply?

To apply for this role, you will need to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative format for accessibility reasons, please email recruitment@angliastudent.com.

For a full job description, please click here: Communications & Marketing Manager JD Dec 2024

We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

The closing date for this role is: Sunday 5th January at 23:59. Interviews will be held during the week commencing the 13^{th of} January 2025.