Marketing Assistant

at  The University of Manchester

The Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement is one of The University of Manchester’s Cultural institutions. We connect people with the science, heritage & culture of Jodrell Bank and the wider University of Manchester, engaging our visitors through a year-round visitor experience via our exhibitions, grounds, events and festivals.
We were established in 2011 and typically welcome around 160,000 annual visitors a year. Jodrell Bank was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019 in recognition of its internationally significant heritage, science and cultural impact.
The Centre saw the opening of its new First Light Pavilion in June 2022. This new Pavilion will broaden the Centre’s offer by consolidating its heritage and cultural engagement alongside its science engagement.
Part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, The University of Manchester is the largest single-site university in the UK, with the biggest student community. We are a powerhouse of research, with a history of world-changing achievements, and are ranked among the leading research universities globally.
This role provides an opportunity to join our team in delivering marketing communications activity to enhance the Centre’s profile and develop audiences. You’ll be promoting our distinct brand utilising the site’s unique science heritage and distinctive visitor experience in support of the Centre’s objectives, vision and strategic plan.
The post would suit someone interested in gaining experience in communications and marketing within the cultural and visitor attractions sector. You will provide campaigns and content support by maintaining and developing marketing communications and administration activities.
Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.
What can you expect in return
The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please refer the Job description for details