Halls Marketing and Events Officer


Company:	University of Derby
Salary:	£32,942 - £36,977
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Derby, DE1 3LQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	3 Sept 2026

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Summary

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

Our Campus Life and Student Living department is responsible for essential services that significantly impact the student experience.

Campus Life is all about the various services that enhance the overall student experience, including sports, recreational facilities and community engagement.

Whereas our Student Living teams ensure the safety, comfort and compliance of the University's residential estates. We are an award-winning accommodation provider and have won ‘Best University Housing in the UK and Ireland’ for the last 4 years in a row.

Whichever team you become a part of; student experience is our focus!

About the Role

We're looking for a creative individual to help deliver an outstanding marketing and events experience across our halls of residence. This varied role combines marketing, communications and event delivery, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact on both prospective and current students.

You'll play a key role in supporting major student recruitment activities, including Open Days and other flagship events, while creating engaging social media content that showcases life in our halls. You'll also design and deliver a vibrant programme of events and activities that helps students build connections, foster a sense of community, and make the most of their university experience.

Based within the Student Living team, you'll work closely with colleagues across the University. You'll spend part of each week with the External Relations team, collaborating on wider marketing initiatives and ensuring halls are effectively represented within the University's recruitment and communications campaigns.

About You

We're looking for an organised, creative and collaborative individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional experiences and engaging communications. You'll enjoy working in a dynamic environment, building positive relationships with others, and contributing to a welcoming and inclusive student community.

You'll bring:

Experience of planning and delivering successful marketing campaigns, with the ability to create engaging content that connects with a range of audiences.

Experience of planning and delivering activities and events programmes, creating inclusive and memorable experiences for participants.

Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with students, colleagues and external partners.

Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work to deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes.

The ability to plan and prioritise your own workload, work collaboratively with others, and adapt to changing priorities when required.

Most importantly, you'll be enthusiastic about enhancing the student experience, bringing fresh ideas and a positive approach to creating a vibrant and supportive community within our halls of residence.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers

Discounted onsite gym

Cycle to Work scheme

A flexible working environment

A commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Steve Ward Head of Student Living via S.Ward5@derby.ac.uk; or Jo Lord, Head of Undergraduate Recruitment via J.Lord@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Please visit our website for more information.

The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.

Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here.

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