Marketing Officer (UMC) Manchester, England
Job description
Hospitality & Events (FoodOnCampus) is a busy, diverse department where you will be able to work in a fast paced environment. Within FoodOnCampus we pride ourselves on being honest, customer focused and affordable, providing our students, staff and external guests- with a variety of delicious, high quality food and drink options across campus.
In addition, we are proud of our sustainable ethos and the fact that we take responsibility for the impact our business has on the environment. Where we can we use local suppliers, only source meat and fish from sustainable sources where animal welfare is assured, and are committed to making Greater Manchester single use plastic free by 2020.
An exciting role has become available within FoodOnCampus on a part time basis (25 hours per week) reporting to the Marketing Manager.
This role will be responsible for developing and evolving the FoodOnCampus product range. By using appropriate marketing techniques such as digital marketing, you will aim to increase the profile and maximise the sales income of the Catering Operations Portfolio within Hospitality and Events.
By implementing a budgeted marketing plan and promotional calendar for Hospitality and Events, you will continue to develop FoodOnCampus and The Market brand awareness. You will ensure all new products are consistently and correctly rolled out across the outlets which will reach the customer as conceived, whilst working closely with suppliers and managers to ensure new products are optimally displayed to maximise sales potential.
You will maintain and continually develop the food-related websites and their social media content, aiming to promote FoodOnCampus and The Market to increase customer loyalty.
You will have professional marketing material production skills and promotions techniques which will have been gained within a comparable service related working environment. Experience of liaising with external agencies and developing briefs. Business report writing skills, along with sound written communication skills.
In return the University of Manchester (Hospitality & Events) offers an annual holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays, as well as an excellent contribution-based pension scheme, online courses and 1:1 personal development.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about vacancy shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Laura Blandy
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
