Marketing and Recruitment Specialist

The University of York is looking for a Marketing and Recruitment Specialist to join its Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Outreach team, part of the Global Recruitment, Marketing and Admissions Directorate.

Sitting in the Faculty of Sciences "Spoke" team, you'll work with academic departments and the wider Hub and Student Recruitment teams to attract and convert home and international students, creating content across a wide range of channels.

What you'll be doing

• Creating marketing content across web, social media, email, SMS, print and digital advertising
• Supporting student recruitment events and activities
• Using data, insight and feedback to evaluate activity and guide decisions
• Building relationships with academic and professional services colleagues
• Managing multiple projects, working independently and adapting to changing priorities

What we're looking for

• Experience in marketing and/or student recruitment, ideally in a complex organisation
• Knowledge of marketing techniques and digital channels, including web accessibility
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, including prioritising and meeting deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to gather, analyse and interpret data
• Problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to use initiative
• Experience with a content management system and Google and/or Microsoft Office
• The ability to build relationships and contribute to continuous improvement
• A Level 3 qualification, equivalent professional experience, or a non-UK qualification

What's on offer

• Salary: £32,722 – £37,369 a year (Grade 5)
• Full-time role based on the University of York campus, with some remote working options
• Family-friendly, flexible working arrangements, staff forums and inclusive facilities

Equal opportunities

The University particularly encourages applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented. As a Disability Confident employer, it guarantees interviews for a fair proportion of disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

How to apply

Apply using the "Apply now" button on the University's jobs site (reference 15397). For informal enquiries, contact Stephen Pigott at [email protected].

Closing date: 17 November 2026.