Details
1108586
University of Northampton
02/03/2026
6 Months
37 hours per week
Smart Casual
Pay
£13.84
£2.01
Description
Role
The University of Northampton are recruiting for a marketing coordinator to support the existing team on a temporary basis.
The overall purpose of the role is to support the delivery of the University’s UK Student Recruitment Strategy, supporting the achievement of targeted recruitment numbers of undergraduate students to University of Northampton from the UK, promoting the University of Northampton as the destination of choice for undergraduate students.
We are looking for a professional candidate who is confident in travelling independently across the UK and a driving license is essential.
Duties and responsibilities
To assist in the delivery, coordination and evaluation of University events, both internal and external, including but not limited to recruitment events, exhibitions, conferences and various other events.
• Provide coordination for external school events with the University of Northampton and deliver a professional and consistent high quality approach, including where relevant direct liaison with, and support for, the most senior University staff and the provision of a brief for each event.
• Provide a similar professional and high quality approach including advice to other University events, for example those organised by faculties and departments.
• To help coordinate on-site requirements for on campus events and for any visiting students, in particular selection days, open days, offer holder events or taster sessions.
• To respond to all enquiries, correspondence, bookings and logistics related to events.
• To coordinate logistical arrangements for external visits, including where appropriate transport.
• A number of events are held in the evening and the post holder will be expected to oversee a number of these events in person. Participation in all Open Days and Applicant Visit days, which are predominantly held at weekends, are key aspects of the post.
• The post holder will be expected to undertake other responsibilities and tasks as reasonably requested by the Director of Marketing & Student Recruitment, Head of Student Recruitment and Marketing and Assistant Directors of Marketing.
• The post holder will be responsible and accountable for ensuring all employment legislative requirements are adhered to including equality and diversity and health and safety issues.
• The job description may be altered at any time in the future in line with the level of the post to meet changing institutional requirements, but only in full consultation with the post holder.
Skills and experience
Degree (or equivalent) in business / marketing / event management / customer service and / or relevant demonstrable work experience
Ability to coordinate the development, promotion and delivery of high-profile events with multiple stakeholders
Track record developing effective working relationships with a range of external and internal audiences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills – with ability to respond promptly to telephone and email enquiries
Excellent customer service skills gained via events experience and/or employment
Ability to work independently and use discretion to identify and resolve first line problems or difficulties, recognising when to refer to manager for assistance
Ability to organise and project-manage a demanding workload and effectively juggle competing priorities
Location
Northampton
Additional information
This is a full time role, working 37 hours per week until July 2026 in the first instance.