Marketing and Communications Assistant (Dubai) - Academic Services - 99301 - Grade 5
University of Birmingham
- United Arab Emirates
- Permanent
- Full-time
- a high level of intellectual aptitude;
- strong agility and a portfolio of skills that can adapt to meet changing circumstances;
- an innovative and creative mindset
- both an enterprising and entrepreneurial nature to support our growth and pursuit of excellence.
- Support the Marketing and Communications Officer with the delivery of marketing plans for the Dubai campus to meet student recruitment targets.
- Provide general day-to-day administrative support in relation to marketing activity.
- Maintain accurate budgets and records of marketing spend, including raising purchase order requisitions and keeping the budget tracker up to date.
- Manage relationships with our student ambassadors as part of our Ambassador programme
- With the Marketing and Communications Officer, produce high quality social media content, identifying trends and opportunities across all social channels
- Support with developing and delivering the content strategy for all University channels.
- Utilise Adobe and Canva for basic video editing and design when needed
- To undertake a range of other duties as directed by the Marketing and Communications Manager
- Understands the importance of equality and diversity in the workplace
- Educated to A level or equivalent qualification or relevant work experience evidencing the skills and ability to undertake the role.
- Experience of working in a marketing environment
- A proven, high standard of written and oral communication and confidence of dealing with projects at all levels
- Good copywriting skills particularly for social channels
- Experience of understanding and interpreting data including Google Analytics, and proficiency using Excel
- Competency with Adobe and Canva for basic video editing and design
- Experience of providing support for complex internal and external events
- Ability to work with initiative, under pressure and manage multiple workloads simultaneously
- Experience of liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior managers
- Well-developed administrative and organisational skills with a proven ability to pay attention to detail
- Experience of working with social media in a professional context
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a 'can-do' attitude
- Creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
- Competent in the use of database systems (for example, CRM) and electronic communication
- Flexibility to work out of hours as required
- Experience of administering budgets, financial transactions and familiarity with foreign payments