Job Title: Marketing Manager
Location: Southampton
Pay: £20-£22 per hour (salary equivalent £40-£42k)
Contract: Approx 6 months
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Work Pattern: Hybrid
Parking: Yes
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Marketing Manager to support a successful organisation on a temporary basis, to lead the development and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns supporting recruitment across UK and international markets.
This role will focus on strengthening market position and ensuring compelling propositions are delivered. You will lead on campaign strategy and implementation, working closely with creative and media agencies, internal stakeholders, and recruitment teams to achieve ambitious recruitment targets.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Strategy & Planning
Analyse market intelligence, audience insight and recruitment data to inform campaign strategy
Develop targeted, data-driven marketing plans aligned to recruitment objectives
Collaborate with external creative agencies to develop campaign concepts and assets
Campaign Delivery & Management
Lead campaign execution in partnership with media agencies
Brief agencies effectively and manage performance against objectives
Ensure campaigns are delivered on time and within budget
Manage the full campaign lifecycle across multiple recruitment stages and audiences
Audience & Channel Strategy
Develop deep understanding of target audiences (UK, international, and progression markets)
Identify the most effective channels to reach audiences across the recruitment journey
Performance Reporting & Optimisation
Monitor campaign performance and market trends
Produce insight-driven reports with clear recommendations
Team & Stakeholder Management
Line manage and support the Marketing Coordinator
Work collaboratively with faculty marketing leads and international recruitment teams
Events & Cross-Functional Contribution
Contribute to broader recruitment and marketing initiatives
Support key recruitment cycle activities such as open days and applicant events
Skills and Experience
Significant experience managing multi-channel marketing campaigns
Strong strategic planning and analytical skills
Experience working with creative and media agencies
Ability to translate data and insight into actionable marketing strategy
Budget management experience
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience managing or mentoring team members
Experience delivering campaigns across multiple international markets
Familiarity with CRM systems and marketing automation tools