Senior Marketing Officer (Maternity Cover)

University of Essex - Estates and Campus Services Marketing, Communications, and Business Development

Location:	Colchester, Hybrid
Salary:	£33,644.75 to £37,231.14
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 8th April 2026

Closes: 22nd April 2026

Job Ref: REQ09965

Department

Estates and Campus Services Marketing, Communications, and Business Development support a number of campus-based services within the University including Accommodation Essex, Event Essex, Essex Sport, Essex Rebels, Wivenhoe House Hotel, Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery, and Essex Food.

Duties of the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our dynamic Marketing and Communications team for a talented and driven Senior Marketing Officer. This role will lead the delivery of marketing strategy and activity for Estates and Campus Services, supporting a diverse portfolio of services and business units. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping innovative, audience-focused campaigns that engage University staff, students, and external customers, while providing leadership and guidance to a team of Marketing Officers.

Skills and qualifications required

A successful Senior Marketing Officer will demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills, with proven experience managing a team. They will possess significant experience in delivering integrated marketing and communications strategies, with a particular strength in digital marketing, including SEO, paid media, social media, and content management.

The fixed-term post is for a period until 31 October 2026 to cover a period of maternity leave for a permanent member of staff.

You should note that there is provision in the terms of appointment for this fixed-term post to end earlier by due notice (1 month), if the permanent member of staff decides to return early to her post.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

To support this commitment we have our Global Forum, a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.

Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application.  Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please email resourcing@essex.ac.uk

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