Job Description

About ARU:
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
At our ARU Writtle campus, we specialise in animal, environmental, agricultural and horticultural courses, for learners aged 16 to 18, adult learners, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
About the role
Writtle College is seeking a Student Recruitment & Marketing Manager (FE) to join our dynamic team on a maternity cover basis.
In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and delivery of marketing, recruitment, outreach and conversion strategies, and communication plans for our Further Education provision. You'll manage multi-channel campaigns, oversee events, and work closely with internal teams and external agencies to raise the College's profile and meet recruitment targets.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement marketing and conversion plans to drive student recruitment.
• Lead integrated digital and traditional media campaigns, ensuring ROI.
• Manage student recruitment events and oversee outreach activities.
• Oversee content and copy creation for web, email, social media, and print collateral.
• Monitor and enhance the College's presence on the ARU website and social media channels to ensure accuracy and effective engagement.
• Monitor application trends and develop strategies to improve conversion rates.
• Provide leadership and support to the FE Marketing team.
• Build and maintain excellent relations with Writtle College academic and support teams to develop subject specific marketing strategies and communications plan for the College portfolio.
• Manage budgets effectively and ensure compliance with data protection and College policies.

About You:

• Degree or equivalent experience in marketing or a related field.
• Proven track record in delivering successful marketing strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in digital marketing and campaign management.
• Ability to lead a team and manage multiple projects to deadlines.
• Knowledge of the education sector and student recruitment (desirable).
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Full driving licence and ability to travel.

Informal enquiries can be made to Raman Sarpal, Deputy Director of Marketing, at raman.sarpal@aru.ac.uk.
Interviews are expected to take place on the 15/16 January 2026.
Find out more about and .
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
All appointments at ARU Writtle are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Children's Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be obtained from .
This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the .
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes:
Please download the Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.

Skills Required