Marketing Projects Manager

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Over two centuries, we have flourished in Coventry and now also deliver access to our range of high-quality education and services through bases in London, Scarborough, Belgium, Poland, Egypt, Dubai, Singapore, Africa and China.

We have a great story to tell and we are reshaping our Marketing and Communications teams to help us reach new audiences in fresh and engaging ways. Thanks to our innovative colleagues across the Group, there is plenty of great content to tap into and you’ll get to work in a creative and collaborative environment with some really talented people. Our main base is Ryton Gardens, a fresh, modern office just outside Coventry with large, landscaped gardens and free parking – but we have colleagues based in several of our locations and go where the work needs us to be.

Coventry University Group does not stand still – innovation is part of the DNA here – and we are always looking to improve everything we do. That means it will never get boring, you will always be challenged, but you will be supported by amazing colleagues as part of an organisation that is making a difference to people’s lives.

The Role

As the Marketing Projects Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing multiple marketing projects of varying size and complexity across the Coventry University Group, to drive delivery of quality, creative and innovative marketing solutions and plans to inspire our audiences and meet business goals.

The post holder will be responsible for driving productivity and project outputs of the marketing service teams and will work closely with other Managers in Marketing and Communications to deliver a responsive, effective and high performing unit through improved workflow processes and systems.

You will work closely with marketing colleagues and internal business partners to ensure project scope and briefs are comprehensive and creative outputs are optimised to meet audience needs and business objectives.

The Successful Applicant:

• Significant demonstrable experience in managing the end-to-end cycle of marketing projects, including planning, leading project teams, budgets and working with internal business stakeholders and external agencies.
• Experience in project management tools such as Microsoft Planner/Project.
• Highly developed planning and project management skills, with ability to develop systems and procedures to drive productivity and outputs.
• Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritisation and a pragmatic approach.
• Ability to develop successful relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders based upon a commitment to collaborative working.

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