Marketing Coordinator (Future Students)

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 Coordinator (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 support and deliver marketing activity that underpins recruitment, engagement and conversion.

You will:

Create and deliver high‑quality, audience‑focused content across digital and offline channels.
Coordinate and manage Future Students web content, ensuring information is accurate, timely and compliant.
Support and, where appropriate, lead Future Students projects, campaigns and recruitment events.
Assist with campaign delivery across channels, including content creation and coordination.
Develop engaging digital content that supports the student recruitment journey.
Respond to internal and external enquiries and support reporting and evaluation activity.
Monitor and contribute to the evaluation of marketing performance and insight.
Act as a brand champion, ensuring all outputs meet brand, accessibility and quality standards.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for a motivated marketing professional who enjoys delivering high‑quality work in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

You will bring:

Experience in a marketing or communications role, with a focus on content delivery.
Strong written communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
Experience supporting marketing campaigns, projects or events across channels.
Confidence using digital tools, websites and marketing systems.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
A collaborative approach and confidence working with academic and professional services colleagues.

Take the next step

If you are looking to build your marketing experience, contribute to meaningful recruitment activity and be part of a University that is transforming lives, we would welcome your application.

Please apply with your CV and covering letter. We welcome questions about the role, however, all expressions of interest should be included as part of your application (e.g. within your cover letter) and submitted through the application portal, not via email.

For any further questions about the role, please contact Rebecca Bradshaw at r.bradshaw@mmu.ac.uk.

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.

Details

Location:

Manchester All Saints Campus
Faculty / Function:

External Relations
Salary:

Grade 5 (£28,031 to £30,378)
Closing Date:

7 June 2026
Contract Type:

Permanent
Contracted Hours per week:

35

Benefits

25 days leave + Christmas closure + Bank holidays (Extra 5 days after 5 years of service)

Travel loan

Wellbeing platform

Life insurance

Access to Campus Facilities

Enhanced parental leave

High-quality guaranteed pension

Meet the recruiter

Mark Linstead

M.Linstead@mmu.ac.uk

Marketing Coordinator (Future Students)

Details

Benefits

Meet the recruiter

Mark Linstead

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