Marketing Executive (Future Students) in Manchester

At Manchester Met, we are ambitious, inclusive and focused on impact. We work collaboratively as one University to tell clear, engaging stories, build a strong reputation and support students to transform their lives. Together, we are shaping futures locally and globally.

It is an exciting time to join us. We have been named Modern University of the Year 2026, recognised as an Outstanding Workplace, and ranked the number one sustainable university for a record‑breaking fourth year. Our commitment to people, progress and purpose shapes how we work and what we deliver.

As Marketing Executive (Future Students), you will join the Science and Engineering Future Students Marketing team, working closely with academic colleagues and professional services teams across the University. The role plays a vital part in delivering high‑quality, engaging marketing activity that supports targeted, insight‑led student recruitment activity in a competitive and fast‑paced environment.

This role offers the opportunity to develop strong delivery‑focused marketing expertise, contribute across the full student recruitment journey, and support key projects, campaigns and events that help prospective students make informed choices about their future at Manchester Met.

What you'll do

Working as part of the Science and Engineering Future Students Marketing team, you will plan and deliver impactful marketing activity that supports recruitment, engagement and conversion.

You will:

• Develop and deliver strategic and tactical marketing activity aligned to the Future Students marketing strategy.
• Manage a portfolio of subject areas, creating a rolling programme of high-quality, audience‑focused content.
• Create web, digital and offline content, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance.
• Deliver integrated campaigns, projects and recruitment events, working across multiple channels.
• Coordinate the planning and delivery of recruitment events, including Open Days and conversion events.
• Build strong, proactive relationships with Faculty and internal stakeholders to support subject‑specific priorities.
• Use insight, data and performance metrics to inform activity, optimise campaigns and report on outcomes.
• Coordinate and respond to stakeholder requests, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
• Maintain and oversee content systems, ensuring efficient processes and high‑quality outputs.
• Act as a brand champion, ensuring all activity meets brand, accessibility and regulatory standards.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for a proactive and forward‑thinking marketing professional with experience delivering integrated campaigns and supporting high‑profile events in a fast‑paced environment.

You will bring

• Proven experience in a marketing or communications role, including campaign planning and delivery.
• Experience planning, promoting and delivering events such as Open Days, recruitment or conversion activities.
• Strong copywriting and content production skills across digital and offline channels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and stakeholders effectively.
• Confidence using digital platforms, CMS and marketing systems.
• Experience using data and insight to inform decisions and evaluate performance.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach, with confidence working with academic and professional services colleagues.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.