Overview

The University of London is the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 London-based universities. Collectively the federation represents a cohort of some 250,000 learners and 50,000 academic and professional services staff. Within this cohort are around 40,000 UoL students who study programmes developed and delivered in partnership with our 17 federation members. The UoL is also home to the School of Advanced Study, the national centre for the humanities and a champion for the arts and humanities. Although proudly rooted in London, our community and impact are global.

The Role

Marketing Officer

Please note this role requires 2 days a week in the office, in Central London.

Working alongside two Senior Marketing Officers and another Marketing Officer, this role focuses on driving student recruitment for the university’s online and independent learning portfolio through unpaid/organic marketing. You’ll play a key role in implementing multichannel campaigns across email, social media, webinars and the website to guide prospects through the recruitment funnel. Reporting to the Marketing Manager and supported by a Senior Marketing Officer, you will contribute to the delivery of marketing strategies, drawing on data and insights to support student enrolment goals and enhance the university’s reputation.

We are seeking a highly organised and driven individual who can confidently manage multiple priorities, deliver campaigns with precision, and use initiative. You will take ownership of setting up and monitoring email campaigns, planning and creating engaging organic social media content, and coordinating recruitment-focused webinars. You’ll work with colleagues across Student Recruitment, Marketing, and the wider university to gather content, plan and conduct webinars, share insights, and ensure activity is aligned with institutional goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, balance creativity with accuracy, and are motivated to make a measurable impact on student recruitment, we’d love to hear from you.

For a full role profile, please refer to the job description below.

Further Information

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV and Covering Letter (by clicking ‘apply for job’ at the bottom of this page) before the closing date at midnight on Tuesday 30th September 2025.

The University will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Successful applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.

The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, most employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will need to attend the office on specific days for training or team meetings etc.

The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria named in the job description.

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