Marketing Officer(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

The opportunity

The University of Sussex is seeking a proactive and digitally confident Marketing Officer (Digital) to support undergraduate and postgraduate student recruitment. This role sits within the central Marketing Team in Communications, Engagement and Advancement (CEA) and plays a hands-on role in delivering well-planned, insight-led digital campaigns.

You will help translate recruitment priorities into effective digital activity across paid, owned and shared channels. Working collaboratively with colleagues across marketing, CRM, digital analytics, web and social media, you will support campaigns from concept through to delivery and evaluation, ensuring outputs are high quality, accessible and aligned with the University’s brand.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining creativity with data, takes pride in producing polished digital content, and is keen to build experience in a complex, purpose-driven organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of digital marketing campaigns that contribute to student recruitment goals.
• Create, adapt and schedule digital content for use across websites, email, social media and paid channels.
• Coordinate campaign activity with internal colleagues and external suppliers or agencies.
• Monitor and report on campaign performance, using data and insights to support continuous improvement and value for money.
• Ensure all digital outputs are accurate, accessible and consistent with University brand and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture, sharing ideas and supporting colleagues during busy recruitment periods.

About you

You will bring experience of supporting or delivering digital marketing activity, with the confidence to write clear, engaging copy for different audiences and platforms. You are well organised, detail-focused and comfortable juggling multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.

You will be confident working with campaign data, using tools such as spreadsheets, analytics dashboards or third‑party reports to understand performance and identify opportunities to improve. You will also have basic digital design or editing skills, such as resizing images or creating simple assets using standard design tools, alongside an understanding of visual identity and brand consistency.

Experience in higher education or a similar sector is welcome but not essential. More important is your curiosity, willingness to learn and commitment to delivering high-quality digital work.

About the division

Communications, Engagement and Advancement (CEA) plays a central role in shaping how Sussex connects with prospective students, staff, partners, alumni and supporters. The division works closely with academic Schools and professional teams in the UK and internationally to support student recruitment, institutional reputation and long-term growth.

CEA combines strategic insight with creative delivery, supporting institutional priorities through marketing, communications, digital engagement and alumni relations.

Why work at Sussex

The University of Sussex is set in a 150‑acre campus at the edge of the South Downs, with excellent transport links including a nearby train station and multiple bus routes. Staff benefit from a supportive working culture, hybrid working options, dedicated cycling routes and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Sussex is a research‑led, internationally recognised university, and our success is driven by the expertise and commitment of our people. We value collaboration, inclusion and professional development, and we encourage applications from individuals who want to make a positive impact through their work.

Equality, right to work and visas

The University of Sussex is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, in line with the Equality Act 2010 (UK Government guidance). All appointments are made on merit, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Appointments are subject to the UK right‑to‑work requirements set out by the Home Office. Work for the University must be undertaken in the UK.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, depending on salary and individual circumstances. The assigned SOC code is 3554 – Advertising and marketing associate professionals. Applicants can find further information through UK Government guidance on:

• Skilled Worker visas
• Skilled occupation codes and going rates
• Tradeable points and salary thresholds
• Employer right‑to‑work checks
• Equality and employment rights