Marketing Officer – Recruitment and Events
| Posting date: | 30 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,260 to £36,251 per year |
| Additional salary information: | for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,689 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Derby |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0076-26 |
Summary
About the University
We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
About the College/Department
Our External Relations team is responsible for promoting and raising awareness of our University’s brand in the UK and overseas. From creating all messaging and content for external campaigns and our website, to social media, and managing events – ours is a highly complex and expert marketing, PR and Internal Comms environment, key to making the University shine.
Events
Events are an integral part of the University of Derby and help to continually develop our profile and reputation, generate commercial income and offer opportunities to staff, students and external visitors to engage further with us. The Events team lead on the organisation and delivery of all high-profile University events, including our Open Days and other recruitment events, University Court and inaugural lectures.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and creative individual who has a genuine passion for marketing and delivering high-quality events.
The Events team is part of Student Recruitment team in the External Relations Department and supports the University’s strategic objectives relating to Undergraduate Student Recruitment and raising the University’s profile, reputation and impact locally, nationally and internationally.
The team has responsibility for the planning and delivery of a full and varied annual events programme, with a focus on delivering high quality events that have high impact. These include open days, schools and colleges visits, conferences, events hosted by the Vice-Chancellor, community events, inaugural/guest lectures, virtual events and many others.
The post holder, along with other Marketing Officers in the team will also work with the Communications Team to develop a robust events promotional and communication plans to ensure that attendance targets are met, and that the attendee and their guests receive the highest customer service and providing a seamless customer journey.
Occasional weekend, evening and flexible working will be required.
About You
You’ll be someone who enjoys creating positive experiences for others and has a genuine interest in marketing and events. With experience in delivering a range of events, in-person and digital and you feel confident coordinating multiple projects and working with different teams to make things run smoothly.
You communicate clearly, stay organised, and bring a calm, proactive approach to busy periods. You’re comfortable writing engaging copy, building good relationships, and using tools like CRM systems to support your work.
Creativity, attention to detail, and a willingness to adapt are all qualities that will help you thrive in this role. You’ll also be happy to work flexibly when events require it and to travel between University sites when needed.
A marketing or events-related qualification, or experience within student recruitment or youth-focused events, would be a bonus but isn’t essential.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Jonathan Hunter, Events Operations Manager via j.hunter3@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Please visit our website for more information.
The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.
Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here.
We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
About the College/Department
Our External Relations team is responsible for promoting and raising awareness of our University’s brand in the UK and overseas. From creating all messaging and content for external campaigns and our website, to social media, and managing events – ours is a highly complex and expert marketing, PR and Internal Comms environment, key to making the University shine.
Events
Events are an integral part of the University of Derby and help to continually develop our profile and reputation, generate commercial income and offer opportunities to staff, students and external visitors to engage further with us. The Events team lead on the organisation and delivery of all high-profile University events, including our Open Days and other recruitment events, University Court and inaugural lectures.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and creative individual who has a genuine passion for marketing and delivering high-quality events.
The Events team is part of Student Recruitment team in the External Relations Department and supports the University’s strategic objectives relating to Undergraduate Student Recruitment and raising the University’s profile, reputation and impact locally, nationally and internationally.
The team has responsibility for the planning and delivery of a full and varied annual events programme, with a focus on delivering high quality events that have high impact. These include open days, schools and colleges visits, conferences, events hosted by the Vice-Chancellor, community events, inaugural/guest lectures, virtual events and many others.
The post holder, along with other Marketing Officers in the team will also work with the Communications Team to develop a robust events promotional and communication plans to ensure that attendance targets are met, and that the attendee and their guests receive the highest customer service and providing a seamless customer journey.
Occasional weekend, evening and flexible working will be required.
About You
You’ll be someone who enjoys creating positive experiences for others and has a genuine interest in marketing and events. With experience in delivering a range of events, in-person and digital and you feel confident coordinating multiple projects and working with different teams to make things run smoothly.
You communicate clearly, stay organised, and bring a calm, proactive approach to busy periods. You’re comfortable writing engaging copy, building good relationships, and using tools like CRM systems to support your work.
Creativity, attention to detail, and a willingness to adapt are all qualities that will help you thrive in this role. You’ll also be happy to work flexibly when events require it and to travel between University sites when needed.
A marketing or events-related qualification, or experience within student recruitment or youth-focused events, would be a bonus but isn’t essential.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Jonathan Hunter, Events Operations Manager via j.hunter3@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Please visit our website for more information.
The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.
Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here.