Marketing and Recruitment Specialist

Department
Recruitment, Marketing and Admissions
Salary
£32,080 - £36,636 per year
Grade
Grade 5
Contract status
Open or fixed-term (see job details)
Hours of work
Full-time
Based at
University of York campus (with some remote working options available)
Interview date
To be confirmed
Posted Date
09/10/2026
Apply by
23/10/2026
Job Reference
15382
Documents
Job Description (15382).docx.pdf (PDF, 269.64kb)
Role Description
The Marketing team is based in Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Outreach (MRAO), part of the University's Global Recruitment, Marketing and Admissions. The team produces materials for a wide range of student recruitment and conversion campaigns to maximise both student quality and diversity. We’re looking for an experienced marketing content specialist to help tell the world about who we are and what we do.
This role involves developing and improving a wide range of written and digital content for potential students and their influencers. You’ll cover topics ranging from applying to a course to exploring student life on campus and life in the city. The content will be used across many different types of media, including social channels, email, web and in printed publications. The role offers opportunities for those with a passion for marketing and student recruitment to develop their skills in a dynamic team environment.
The role supports operational and strategic activities for prospective students. It will help to develop an in-depth understanding of the student journey and decision-making processes, to attract talented students from all backgrounds. It supports wider recruitment campaigns running across UK and international markets. The post-holder will work closely with other teams in the University to understand how content can be used efficiently and effectively.
There are four vacancies available across Undergraduate and Postgraduate Marketing Teams:
2 x Full-time, open contract
1 x Full-time, fixed term until August 2027
1 x Full-time (maternity cover) fixed term until March 2028
Interview date: To be confirmed
If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact: Emma Edmunds: emma.edmunds@york.ac.uk
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.

Work arrangement
Hybrid