Job Description

Department: Marketing, Student Recruitment & Admissions


Location: York


Salary: 24,900 per annum


Contract Duration: 1 year


Closing Date: Sunday 18 May 2025 at midnight


Interview Date: Tuesday 03 June 2025


Reference: 067-25

Full time fixed term

Location: York

Salary: 24,900 per annum

Introduction to YSJ university

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.


Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

You will be working across the Conversion, Marketing and Digital Experience Teams in the wider Marketing Department to provide support for our student recruitment campaigns and conversion activity, the continued development of our website, digital campus signage and contribute to the day-to-day running of our marketing function.

The role

This is a one-year fixed-term role which will be aligned to a specific team, with the opportunity to be involved with the work of the other teams in the Marketing Department and gain wide-ranging experience.

Required skills and experience

We are looking for a recent York St John University graduate who has experience of creating written content, an understanding of marketing, and excellent communication skills. The role will include administrative support for the Marketing, Conversion and Digital Experience teams, such as being involved with our Student Voice Ambassadors project. This role will also provide you with the opportunity to gain experience of creating content, including writing emails for specific audiences, and assisting in the creation of engaging website content.

Additional information

If you have any queries about this role before you submit your application, please contact Rebecca Smith (Conversion and CRM Manager) at r.smith2@yorksj.ac.uk.


It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview.