About us:
The School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, based within the University of Reading, is looking to appoint a Marketing Coordinator.
Internationally recognised for its teaching and research activities, the Schools expertise spans a diverse range of subjects, covering crop and animal science, international development, sustainable land management, agrifood economics and marketing. Its also known for its diversity, attracting a truly international community with students and staff from over 80 countries.
The role:
Supporting the Schools Marketing, Communications and Media Manager you will assist with a range of marketing and events activities that raise the profile of the School and support student recruitment.
You will play a fundamental part in supporting all aspects of our marketing activities, including: publicity and events, the development of our internal and external facing profile, content generation for/and the delivery of materials across numerous digital and traditional platforms, while also contributing to the development of our evolving marketing strategy.
We are looking for someone with a passion for marketing and communications who has:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated by your accomplishments to date
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building abilities to enable you to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Good time management and organisational skills to assist in the day to day activities and event management
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure as priorities evolve
- Works well in a team, and autonomously
- Good administrative and IT skills and is keen to engage with new tools
- Work experience in a marketing role
- Eagerness to learn on the job
This role is ideally suited to those who have studied marketing, wishing to pursue a career in Marketing Communications.
Closing date: 07/04/2024
Interview date: Week commencing 22/04/2024
Informal contact details
Alternative informal contact details
Contact role:
Marketing Communications and Media Manager
Contact role:
School Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Contact name:
Donna Hatchett
Contact name:
Dr Rachael Neal
Contact phone:
0118 378 5029
Contact phone:
0118 378 3339
Contact email:
d.hatchett@reading.ac.uk
Contact email:
r.a.neal@reading.ac.uk
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.