Job Reference
0928-25
Date Posted
Monday 18 August 2025
Application Closing Date
Sunday 14 September 2025 at 11.59pm
Location
Preston Campus
Salary
£29,959 to £32,546 per annum
Basis
Full Time
Contract Type
Indefinite
Job Category / Type
Professional Services
School / Service
Marketing
Hours
36.25 hours per week
Interview Date
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Job details
When you work for the University of Lancashire, you'll be part of a thriving community of talent that's united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you'll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.
About the role:
The University of Lancashire is looking for a Marketing and Content Officer to deliver impactful marketing campaigns and create compelling content that brings to life our brand messaging. The role will be the first point of contact for one of our Schools, building relationships and engaging academic colleagues in marketing activities for future student recruitment.
As part of the role you will also manage dedicated subject-specific social media accounts including daily planning, posting and monitoring and create compelling copy for the University website and other digital channels.
Due to the diverse nature of diverse nature of Marketing, occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
About you:
The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree or equivalent experiential learning in a related discipline. You must also have demonstrable experience of working in a marketing role, including content creation and social media management, digital marketing, briefing and production of marketing materials, ensuring marketing materials adhere to brand guidelines, organising marketing events, along with good knowledge of marketing best practise.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
When you work for the University of Lancashire, you'll be part of a thriving community of talent that's united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you'll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.