Marketing Administrative Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Supporting the Director of Communications and Marketing with administration and planning for the team, the role requires the ability to run a busy office, be organised, prioritise work and juggle projects, deadlines, and processes.
You will be used to working in a pacy office environment, having autonomy to deliver results, and to support different activities and outputs required of the marketing, communications and outreach teams.
You will be comfortable in managing data sets, coordinating mailings to support marketing campaigns, and managing the marketing materials orders. You will support events with general administration, booking rooms, catering etc. You will oversee the university’s student ambassadors, planning their support for university wide activities.
As a ‘can do ’and ‘hands on’ person you will enjoy variety and pace and activities. You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to minute meetings if required. A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, as well as the ability to learn new skills and systems whilst in post is essential. If you enjoy variety and want to be part of a friendly team environment, we look forward to hearing from you.
Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Alison John at a.j.john@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.
An application form and further details about this role are available from: newman.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively please e-mail: recruitment@newman.ac.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 12 May
Interviews will take place on Friday 16 June
Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.
Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,149 - £25,285 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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