Marketing and Communications Business Partner
Location: Leicester
Salary: £43,000 to £54,395- (usually appoint at bottom of the banding)
Hours: Full Time- Hybrid working
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking MarComms Business Partner to join our newly created Business Partnering team. This is a pivotal role where you will be instrumental in supporting faculties to meet their business requirements and objectives. As a strategic partner, you will be a key member of both the faculty and directorate’s wider leadership teams, managing the marketing and student recruitment strategy.
Day to Day responsibilities of the Role:- Lead on the faculty’s student recruitment, marketing, and communication plans and activities.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their business needs and ensure appropriate solutions are deployed.
- Directly manage a small team focused on supporting the faculty’s marketing and recruitment needs.
- Work as part of a wider partnering team to deliver a highly efficient and effective service across the institution.
- Align team efforts with strategic objectives and inspire creativity and innovation within the team.
- Stay ahead of industry trends to maintain a competitive advantage.
- Education to Degree Level, Ideally with a formal marketing qualification.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in developing and managing effective teams.
- Ability to work collaboratively and manage positive stakeholder relationships.
- Extensive experience in delivering marketing/student recruitment, communications, and events strategies.
- Proficiency in utilising data and insight for decision making.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Innovative and creative thinking with the ability to analyse and prioritise user requirements and stakeholder needs.
- Competitive salary package.
- Local government pension scheme.
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Opportunity to be part of a strategic team influencing the future direction of the institution.
- Engage in a role that fosters creativity and innovation.
- Be part of an institution committed to delivering on ambitious strategic objectives.
Please note that the selection process includes a 2-stage interview, with dates to be confirmed. To apply for the Marcomms Business Partner position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.