Marketing Officer (Digital)UK Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Digital Marketing Officer to join the central Marketing Team within the University of Sussex’s Communications, Engagement and Advancement (CEA) division. This role plays a crucial part in supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate student recruitment through data-driven digital campaigns across paid, owned, and shared channels.

You will take a hands-on approach to creating and adapting digital content, coordinating campaign delivery with internal colleagues and external agencies, and monitoring performance to ensure activity is effective, on-brand, and delivers value for money.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining creativity with data, producing high-quality outputs, and contributing directly to the University’s strategic growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver digital campaigns aligned with student recruitment goals.
• Create engaging digital content for web, social media, email, and other platforms.
• Monitor and evaluate campaign performance, using analytics tools and reports to identify improvements.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies to ensure campaigns are delivered on time and on budget.
• Support brand consistency, adhering to the University’s visual identity and messaging guidelines.
• Applicants must comply with UK advertising and marketing regulations, including data protection laws.

About You

You are a proactive and organised individual with:

• Experience supporting or delivering digital marketing campaigns
• Strong writing and content creation skills, adaptable to different audiences and platforms
• Confidence in analysing campaign data using tools such as Excel, analytics platforms, or third-party reports
• Basic design/editing skills, including resizing images and creating simple digital assets
• An understanding of brand and visual identity
• Experience in higher education or similar sectors is desirable but not essential
• You are comfortable managing multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Working in the CEA Division

The CEA division contributes directly to the University’s success, working closely with academic schools, international partners, and alumni to deliver growth strategies and foster lifelong relationships that support research and innovation.

Why Work at Sussex

• Beautiful 150-acre campus near the South Downs, easily accessible by train, bus, and bicycle
• Cycle to Work scheme and dedicated campus cycling paths
• Supportive environment that values staff wellbeing, creativity, and professional growth
• Sussex is a multi-accredited, research-led international university, where staff and students are encouraged to thrive.
•  Public sector pay and benefits guidance
•  UK National Minimum Wage and employment rights

Benefits & Professional Support

• Opportunities for career development and training
• Flexible working arrangements (subject to business needs)

Health and wellbeing support

• Access to University resources, networks, and professional communities
• For overseas candidates, this role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to eligibility criteria and salary thresholds.
   UK Skilled Worker visa guidance
•  Points-based immigration guidance

Application Information

• Closing Date: 25 January 2026, 15:59
• Application and full job description: University of Sussex Vacancies

The University welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and values diversity across its workforce. All work undertaken for the University must be performed in the UK.