Business Marketing Officer (0026-25) - Derby, DE22 1GB
About the University
We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
About the College/Department
Our External Relations team is responsible for promoting and raising awareness of our University’s brand in the UK and overseas. From creating all messaging and content for external campaigns and our website, to social media, and managing events – ours is a highly complex and expert marketing, PR and Internal Comms environment, key to making the University shine.
This role sits within the Alumni and B2B team, where our focus is on building strong relationships, through industry engagement and growing our alumni community. We encourage alumni to stay engaged with the University and give back to support our students, while also assisting colleagues with graduate outcomes, student recruitment, and enhancing the overall student experience. We partner with industry across a range of sectors to ensure our research delivers real world impact and our curriculum is aligned to employer needs.
About the Role
This role will project manage the development and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns that are inspiring and impactful, to raise market awareness and drive quality lead acquisition and conversion in order that targets are met.
You will support the Alumni and Business Marketing Manager in delivering marketing activities focused on building and enhancing relationships with businesses and alumni. You will lead and contribute to marketing campaigns across content marketing, digital marketing, social media, copywriting, and more. The role involves creating campaign plans, managing enquiries, gathering market intelligence, and producing engaging copy for a range of channels.
You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners, contribute to cross-University marketing strategies, track and analyse campaign performance, and share best practice across departments. Acting as a positive University ambassador at events, you will also champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and adherence to best practices in marketing.
This position is offered on a fixed-term basis to cover a period of maternity leave, with the contract due to end in early May 2026. There may be the potential for the contract to be extended beyond this date, however this cannot be guaranteed.
About You
We are seeking a motivated individual educated to undergraduate degree level or with equivalent experience, who has a proven track record of success in a similar role. The ideal candidate will have experience in creating and delivering integrated marketing campaigns using both traditional and digital methods, while managing multiple projects and keeping stakeholders informed throughout. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, with the ability to confidently interact with people at all levels in various situations.
A customer service ethos which matches the University’s Values and Behaviours is essential; outstanding persuasion and influencing skills are a must, as is a passion for continuous improvement and a determination for excellence. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability and genuine interest in keeping abreast of the external environment with regards to relevant marketing, industry and higher education developments.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
* Discounted onsite gym
* Cycle to Work scheme
* A flexible working environment
* A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Marie Lawrence-Wilson, Alumni and Business Marketing Manager via
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via
Important Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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Closing Date: 13 May 2025
Area: Operational Support
Salary: £31,814 to £35,750 per annum
(for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,113 per annum)