Content Marketing Executive

Do you love content? Are you obsessed with great storytelling? Join the University of East London’s award-winning, high-energy marketing team and help shape the narrative of a university on the rise.

About Us

At UEL, we’re on a mission to transform lives through education, supporting our vibrant and diverse student community and building a future-facing institution rooted in innovation and inclusion. Our External Relations Directorate brings together a range of specialist teams—communications, marketing, student recruitment, digital, and more—all working together to drive our Vision 2028 forward.

Our dynamic, award-winning External Relations Directorate is a creative, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You’ll be at the heart of crafting standout campaigns, creating fresh content across platforms (social / print / digital), and bringing the UEL brand to life for thousands of future students.

About the role 

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Leading on core marketing publications like prospectuses and print collateral.Creating killer content for social media, web, and email campaigns.Shaping engaging video, visual and written content to support recruitment and brand awareness.Managing projects from planning to delivery – on time, on brand, and on point.Collaborating with in-house teams and external creatives and agencies to produce work that turns heads.

We want someone who’s strategic, organised, and overflowing with creative energy. Someone who can work in a large team but who can also deliver content projects individually. You’ll need strong editorial instincts, a passion for audience insight, and a genuine love for smart, effective storytelling.

About You

We’re looking for a Content Marketing Executive who knows how to grab attention, spark curiosity, and create diverse content that truly connects to our key audiences.

You’ll fit right in if you:

Have proven experience in content marketing and campaign delivery.Are a digital native with a sharp sense of what works online, what's currently trending and where our audiences can be found.Know how to write, plan, and create content that informs and inspires.Love collaboration but can take the lead when needed.Bring energy, ideas and attention to detail to everything you do.

Sound like your kind of gig? We’d love to hear from you. 

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and is proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion achievements, including a zero gender pay gap, membership in Stonewall, and winning Athena Swan awards. We expect all UEL employees to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to join a University that values your outstanding skills and perspectives and is dedicated to making a difference, we invite you to explore a career with us. We are excited to welcome versatile individuals who are committed to advancing their careers while making a positive impact on the world.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the deadline if we receive many applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

 

 

 

Closing Date: 09 May 2025

Team: Support - UELPS Ltd

Salary: £39,274 to £44,655 per annum inclusive of London Weighting