About ARU:
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Faculty Marketing Officer to join the Corporate Marketing team. This role supports the delivery of marketing communications related to the Faculty of Science and Engineering, with a focus on promoting the courses and facilities to new prospective students as well as supporting academics and promoting the reputation of the faculty to existing students and the wider community.
Activity includes preparing marketing emails, planning and attending events such as open days and Chelmsford Science Festival, creating video content for the ARU virtual experience, website and emails.
Working alongside the Faculty Marketing Manager and Marketing Manager, you will develop key messages for the courses within the faculty that can be used on a range of marketing materials. These activities will aim to increase the reputation of the faculty and support undergraduate and postgraduate student recruitment.
To succeed in this role, you should hold a degree or part qualified in a professional qualification associated with these requirements. It would be beneficial to have experience working with groups of people at various levels from student ambassadors, peers and academics. You'll be excited about higher education and the opportunities it offers 18 year old+ at undergraduate and postgraduate study. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are essential.
The successful applicant will be based at either our Chelmsford or Cambridge campus, with remote work options. Travel between Chelmsford, Cambridge or Writtle may be required for producing content and supporting with recruitment events.
Closing date: Monday 20 October 2025
Interviews planned for w/c 3 November 2025
Informal enquiries can be made to Kim Marchant, Marketing Manager at
Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes:
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
Job Category
Administrative
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Employment Type
Full time
Salary From
£31,236
Salary To
£36,636
Location
Chelmsford/Cambridge
Faculty/Prof Service
Corporate Marketing
Ref No
3678
Closing Date
20/10/2025