Marketing & Events Manager

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University College Birmingham · Birmingham, UK

£42K–£43K/yrFull-timeOn-site1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled

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Join University College Birmingham at a pivotal moment as we build a new Business and Employer Engagement team designed to put industry partnerships at the heart of the UCB experience. This new function will drive a step-change in how the University works with employers - connecting businesses with talent, skills, enterprise, innovation and specialist expertise across our academic schools. Whether through placements, apprenticeships, CPD, consultancy, live projects, events, CRM insight or student enterprise, this team will turn UCB's 'Putting Knowledge to Work' strategy into visible impact for students, employers and the wider region. We are looking for ambitious, commercially minded and collaborative people who want to help shape something new, build meaningful partnerships, and play a direct role in opening opportunities for students and businesses alike. As Marketing and Events Manager, you will bring UCB's business-facing offer to life through compelling campaigns, communications and events. Working across employer engagement, alumni, business development and academic teams, you will lead activity that promotes UCB's offer to employers, partners and alumni - from sector briefings and networking events to targeted campaigns for CPD, apprenticeships, placements, graduate talent and commercial services. This is a creative, hands-on role for someone who can combine sharp messaging, strong project management and a clear understanding of business audiences.

Benefits

Generous allocation of annual leave 29 days' paid leave per year12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary DaysExcellent Local Government Pension Scheme Employer Contributions -20.9%Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP ServiceEmployee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement supportAnnual health MOTs with our Registered NurseExcellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorshipA variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology home and cycleHeavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central BirminghamHybrid working opportunitiesFree on-site gym membershipExtra Information:All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement.All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher educationClosing Date - 7 June 2026Interview Date - 23 June 2026The University is an equal opportunities employer.Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Additional Information

Job Title: Marketing & Events Manager (Alumni, Business & Employer Engagement) Location: Birmingham - Hybrid opportunities available Salary: £42,254 - £43,482 per annum - SS7 Job type: Permanent, Full-time UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

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