Senior Marketing Executive - Leeds, United Kingdom - University of Leeds

University of Leeds

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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Senior Marketing Executive (Conference and Events):

Salary - Grade 6 - £29,762 - £35,308 p.a.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you a creative, proactive and a customer-focused individual? Do you want to work on promoting world-class conference and event facilities? Do you have a commitment to providing an excellent customer experience?
The University of Leeds is one of the top 100 universities in the world.

We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.

Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

The Conference and Events function plays a significant role in supporting the University's strategic vision and world-class aspiration through its reputation for the successful delivery and professionalism of conferences, events and other services.

The team's income is set to grow significantly from £2million to as much as £4million following industry recovery from the pandemic and investment in facilities both on and off campus.

This exciting role will be required to work within the Facilities Directorate and specifically provide marketing and PR support for Conference and Events (MEETinLEEDS).

MEETinLEEDS' income is set to grow significantly from £2million to as much as £4million following industry recovery from the pandemic and investment in facilities both on and off campus, including a new city centre venue set to launch in spring 2023.

This role is key to supporting this by driving enquiries and increasing MEETinLEEDS profile, both internally and externally to the University.

Working with both the Head of Conference and Events and the Assistant Heads of Conference and Events, this role will lead on the production of a comprehensive pro-active marketing plan for all areas across MEETinLEEDS.

In addition, the role contributes to the wider marketing programme for the service, evaluating the impact of activities undertaken and contributing to the general operation of the service and more widely the Facilities Directorate.

You will have experience working in marketing within a B2B environment, with experience of managing marketing campaigns that deliver tangible results.

You will also have experience in copywriting and conducting comprehensive market research.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to positively influence others and develop effective working relationships.

This role is required for 35 hours each week and as part of this role, you may be required to work occasional weekends and/or during an evening to support with events.

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) That's over 40 days a year
Generous pension scheme the University contributes 21.6% of salary
Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our stateoftheart Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and selfdevelopment courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
Access to onsite childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Katie Martin

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