Senior Marketing Manager in London

We are the UK’s leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation infrastructure. Every day, we support over 35,000 students on their journey through higher education, working with our university partners to create an amazing student experience.

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Marketing Manager. Reporting into our Head of Sales you will play a critical role in ensuring occupancy targets across our portfolio of student bedrooms are met, taking a lead on all demand generation marketing activities, and working closely with the wider marketing function and other teams to understand objectives and priorities.

You will provide creative leadership, generating and effectively implementing innovative new strategies to promote our portfolio in the best possible way. You will also play a key account management role with university partners where we are contracted to provide marketing services and be responsible for effectively influencing other partners on best-in-class delivery of marketing activity.

Effectively prioritising projects to deliver a broad workload will be key to success in this role, alongside providing in depth reporting and ROI on results back to the business. You will also work directly with our university partners to develop their bespoke accommodation marketing strategies. This is an opportunity to shape the direction of a high‐impact marketing function, influence strategic decisions, and make a visible difference in a student‐focused organisation. This hybrid role is based in our award-winning offices near London Bridge, Cannon Street and Monument stations, with regular travel to work with our on-site teams.

We are looking for a passionate senior marketing professional with:

• A solid educational background with several years’ experience in a demand generation marketing role
• Some experience gained within student accommodation, PBSA, property or other lettings setting with an understanding of the student accommodation landscape and lettings cycle
• Proven track record of success in generating leads and converting them into customers
• Solid experience of delivering complex multi-channel campaigns from planning through execution and delivery, incl. briefing and managing agencies
• Confident in managing data and being focused on measurable outcomes and marketing ROI
• Project management and influencing skills with the ability to work with multiple teams/stakeholders and meet deadlines
• Expertise in optimising digital channels, such as email marketing, PPC, and social media
• Deep understanding of the most effective marketing channels with ability to use them to generate demand

Alongside this, you will bring creative thinking, engaging communications and multi-channel experience to build and execute a broad range of marketing programmes across multiple audiences. Overall, your passion for effective marketing, creativity and innovation are all key to the success of this role.

In return, we are offering a competitive salary along with a great benefits package which includes a 20% performance bonus, private healthcare, pension, life assurance, training, two paid volunteering or personal development days, cycle to work scheme and 29 days holiday plus bank holidays: as well as discounts from a variety of top retailers, restaurants gyms and more.

Our people are at the heart of how we operate. UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners. We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and also help you to thrive at work. Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team who work with energy, pace, and passion every day to deliver the very best customer-focused experience for our partners and student residents.

Apply today and one of our in-house Recruitment Team will be in contact. We are proud to be the UK’s leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation, with over 35,000 beds where more than 500,000 students from around the world have called home over the years. We provide a complete solution of Design, Build, Fund, and Operate (DBFO) student accommodation and campus facilities exclusively to the higher education sector. This means we not only design and create cutting edge sustainable buildings, but we also help finance them and successfully manage the onsite operations long-term.

However, we’re more than just accommodation, we create spaces where students can thrive, connect, and make the most of their university experience. Our mission is to support every student's journey by offering a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment to live and learn.

At UPP, we believe your career should be as rewarding as the impact you make. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: An inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered.
• Career Growth: Learn, lead, and progress with tailored training and leadership programmes.
• Rewards & Benefits: Competitive package and range of benefits designed for you.
• Health and Wellbeing: From mental health resources to wellness programmes, and everyday support.
• Purpose & Impact: Every role shapes the student experience.

Apply today and start your journey with UPP.