Marketing Executive – University Engagement
Location: Hybrid – 2 days office, 3 days at home
Working hours: 37.5 hours, 5 days a week
Salary: £25k - £30k per annum
**PLEASE NOTE - Interviews will not be carried out until January 2025**
About Kortext
Kortext is an exciting and fast-growing tech business in the education sector. As the UK’s #1 student learning content and engagement platform partnering with over 100 UK universities and many more worldwide, we need great people to join our team. Our purpose is to support universities in their mission to educate the next generation of difference-makers!
The Role
We are recruiting a motivated Marketing Executive to collaborate with our Account Managers in driving engagement across our key university accounts. This dynamic role will involve managing our Student Ambassador programs, coordinating events, and fostering relationships with university stakeholders. This position is ideal for someone who understands the student experience, excels in organisation, communication, and attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Some experience in marketing, sales, recruitment, or event management is beneficial. Travel to university campuses will be required.
Key Responsibilities
1. Engagement Marketing Strategy
1. Collaborate with Account Managers to design and implement engagement marketing strategies, including developing marketing materials, email campaigns, and events.
2. Liaise with universities and Kortext Account Managers to launch Student Ambassador programs and academic advocate initiatives.
2. Event Management
1. Organise and attend university events such as pop-up events, Freshers’ Fairs, and training sessions.
2. Ensure promotional materials are prepared and available for all engagement events.
3. Student Ambassador Program Management
1. Advertise Student Ambassador roles via university job boards, Kortext’s website, and recruitment sites.
2. Screen, interview, and hire candidates for ambassador roles.
3. Train new Student Ambassadors and serve as their primary point of contact.
4. Manage ambassadors creating tasks, tracking performance, and providing feedback.
4. Data & Feedback Analysis
1. Gather feedback on the Kortext platform through surveys and focus groups.
2. Analyse engagement data and produce monthly reports to measure program success.
5. Collaboration & Partnerships
1. Work with the HR team on recruitment and payroll requirements for Student Ambassadors.
2. Collaborate with partners such as Student Minds to promote student well-being.
3. Assist in creating marketing materials tailored to university needs in collaboration with the marketing team.
Key Skills & Requirements
1. Experience in marketing, recruitment, sales, or event management.
2. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with database management.
4. Experience using digital tools such as SurveyMonkey, Mailchimp, or social media platforms for marketing purposes.
5. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in public speaking.
6. Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.
7. Empathy, team-building abilities, and strong interpersonal skills.
8. Flexibility and responsiveness to change.
Kortext Benefits
1. Flexible working
2. Simply Health scheme
3. Office close to the beach
4. Hybrid working
5. 26 days Holiday
6. Learning and development
Work environment:
A hybrid contract whereby 2 to 3 days (per week) will be required in the office. You will be expected to have a dedicated home office area to focus on work-related activities and communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
Equal Opportunities Employer:
Kortext is committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience, and perspectives. We encourage everyone to apply.
Reasonable Adjustments:
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any adjustments during the hiring process & your employment.
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