Job Description

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Professional Services

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Learning, Teaching and Student Experience

Salary:

35,116 to 38,249 per annum

Post Type:

Full Time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

Monday 06 October 2025

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Reference:

HR0188640


This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.

University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practiceS

What you will be doing:

Are you a creative and strategic communicator with a passion for student engagement and employability? We're looking for an experienced marketing and communications professional to lead our Information & Communications team within Careers and Employability Services.


Key responsibilities include:

Shape and deliver our communications strategy, ensuring our services are effectively promoted to students, graduates, staff, and external stakeholders. Lead the development of engaging content across digital and traditional platforms, manage our website and social media channels, and coordinate impactful campaigns that support student success. Lead the organisation and delivery of high-profile engagement events such as careers fairs and employer workshops Manage a team of Engagement and Events Advisers, administrators, and student champions.

Qualifications/ experience:

A Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience. A professional qualification in marketing or a related field (e.g. CIM). Proven experience in marketing coordination, content creation, and campaign delivery. Strong knowledge of digital marketing, SEO, PPC, and brand identity. Excellent copywriting and communication skills. Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement

Celebrating Diversity - The University of Bradford

Career and Employability Services is a diverse team of 24 individuals. At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

In Return we Offer:

25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas). Family-friendly policies Great campus facilities Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please contact Zailie Barrat, z.barratt@bradford.ac.uk , 01274 232900. We'd would love to hear from you.