We know that students go to university for lots of reasons which usually involves achieving specific dreams.  In order to help give them achieve those dreams, we want them to have the very best university experience. At the University of Wolverhampton Students’ Union, it’s vital that we establish our identity so that our students know who we are, what we have to offer and how they can get involved.

This is exciting opportunity is a new role created to help execute our brand and marketing strategy that will put the Students’ Union at the centre of a thriving, diverse community of students using both on-line and off-line channels.  The role will be instrumental in supporting the Head of Marketing and Innovation to bring a fresh and energetic perspective that will bring our values to life, keep students coming back for more, build pride in our Union and inspire significant numbers of students to speak positively about what we do. 

This is a generalist role which covers all aspects of marketing which includes managing marketing campaigns, social media, producing content and supervising and developing a pool of student talent who can support the Students’ Union with creative approaches to marketing and engagement.  

We are looking for someone who truly believes in our values, Supportive, Inclusive, Brave and Innovative.  Someone who is educated to degree level and who is commercially minded, has passion and energy, and who has a proven track record in a paid marketing role developing and implementing Marketing and Innovation strategies.  You must be flexible and adaptable to change, able to work to tight deadlines and be able to establish good working relationships in a multicultural and diverse environment.

In return we are offering you a 35-hour working week based on site in our City South Campus in the heart of the city centre and just a few minutes’ walk from the Station.  Some of the many benefits we offer include 38 days’ paid holiday including bank holidays, discounted access to the University on-site gym, access to free parking facilities and the opportunity to grow and develop your skills.

Please apply by sending in your CV and a covering letter to recruitment.wolvesunion@wlv.ac.uk .  Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.  Closing date for application is 31 January 2023. Download the Job Description