marketing business partner

Jisc is looking for a Marketing Business Partner to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is Hybrid with the flexibility to work from home or at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Harwell). In return, you will receive a competitive salary from£40,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience.

About Us:

Jisc is the UK higher, further education and skills sectors’ not-for-profit organisation for digital services and solutions. We operate shared digital infrastructure and services; negotiate sector-wide deals with IT vendors and commercial publishers; and provide trusted advice and practical assistance for universities, colleges and learning providers.

About the Marketing Business Partner role:

This role sits in the customer engagement team, who are at the heart of the marketing and communications activity at Jisc, working across the business to understand the needs of our customers and co-ordinate the marketing and communications activity. You will be integral to the development and delivery of marketing and communications strategy. Taking a lead with designated directorates, you will help shape the offering, how it is positioned and identify and prioritise key opportunities for marketing and communications. Working with specialist teams to develop innovative marketing and communications initiatives which respond to the challenges of our customers.

Responsibilities as our Marketing Business Partner:

• Work in partnership with insight and key stakeholders at all levels to drive the portfolio marketing strategies and shape key marketing and communications initiatives
• Maintain and build deep customer and market knowledge, undertaking desk research in conjunction with insight and product management to inform strategic decision-making across the portfolio and product life cycle
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop creative and impactful marketing and communications that are tailored to the needs of our members and customers
• Work across teams to ensure activity drives tangible business impact and that resources are prioritised accordingly, by making data driven decisions
• Work closely with the brand team to advise the business on the naming and positioning of products within the Jisc brand

What we’re looking for in our Marketing Business Partner:

• Experienc seeing delivery of marketing campaign, content and communications
• Strong campaign leadership, strategy and project management skills with the ability to lead creative and impactful marketing and communications initiatives across teams
• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrable ability to constructively challenge and influence colleagues at a senior level
• Strong marketing planning skills with the ability to align business and customer needs, analyse complex problems and identify creative solutions

Don’t meet every single requirement?

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box but we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

What can we offer you as our Marketing Business Partner?

• Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and an additional three closure days over Christmas

• A generous pension scheme with above average employer contributions

• A range of leave options, including parental leave, volunteer leave and even career breaks.

• A generous budget to attend conferences and in-person training

• Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office

• A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning

• Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment, plus your own Wellbeing allowance to spend on wellbeing for you

• Financial well-being support

• Discounts on big-name high-street stores

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee recognition awards and travel loans

If you have the skills and experience, we require for this role and are looking for a new challenge then please click ‘apply’ today to be forwarded to our online recruitment portal and become our new Marketing Business Partner.

Thank you for your interest in Jisc.