Overview

The University of Manchester is recognised globally for its pioneering research, outstanding teaching and learning, and commitment to social responsibility. We’re a member of the prestigious Russell Group and ranked the 7th best university in the UK and 35th in the world (QS World University Rankings). As a truly international university, we are a community of more than 44,000 students, 12,800 staff, and 550,000 alumni worldwide. Together, we’re tackling the world’s biggest challenges – our social and environmental impact is ranked number one in Europe and number two in the world (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings). In 2025, we launched our new decadal strategy, From Manchester to the world, and our first major fundraising and volunteering campaign. The Directorate of Communications, Marketing and Student Recruitment is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced content specialist to join their award‑winning University Marketing Team on a fixed‑term contract.

The successful candidate will coordinate the identification, production, organisation and publication of marketing and communications content across print and digital channels. They will identify stories and highlight key marketing messages for external and internal audiences to substantiate our brand proposition in support of Directorate objectives and the University’s strategic plan.

Essential attributes include excellent copywriting and proofreading skills, experience of producing marketing collateral, and the ability to manage content and information architecture across a large website. Candidates should possess highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with which to motivate, inspire and convince both internal colleagues and external partners. These will be complemented by strong project management skills and the ability to work under pressure across a range of projects to achieve deadlines.

What will you get in return:

• Fantastic market‑leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Natasha Warren

Email: natasha.warren@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.