Marketing Officer (Docking Station) at University of Kent
Job Description
Post Type: Part Time
Hours per Week: 17.5
Contract Type: Fixed Term – Ends 31/03/2026
iCCi at University of Kent is seeking a talented Marketing Officer to help deliver our landmark new digital creative hub, Docking Station, which will open in 2025. If you have a flair for creating engaging content and you are passionate about digital communications then you could be part of this exciting new venture.
The Docking Station is a unique legacy project in the heart of Medway, a new hub for culture, creativity and digital innovation for students, academics, creative businesses, and communities. This creative centre, led by iCCi, will embrace and inspire communities in Kent and play a key role in the cultural regeneration of Medway. With construction planned for 2024, the development will result in the conversion of the Homes England-owned Police Section House – a Grade II listed Scheduled Ancient Monument at The Historic Dockyard – into a new 21st Century creative industries’ accelerator space known as The Docking Station.
What you will do :
- Work with the Head of Marketing, Project Team, partners and stakeholders to develop a Docking Station web presence reflecting the profile of the project, ensuring the site is regularly updated and information is current, clear and timely.
- Prepare email communications with subscribers to Docking Station/iCCi email updates/blogs
- Manage Docking Station content across iCCi social media channels, to generate high levels of engagement, widening reach and increasing awareness of the Docking Station project
- Help deliver promotional events for Docking Station, working closely with the Docking Station team
What you will need :
- Previous experience in a marketing or communications environment
- Experience of creating and printing marketing materials
- Previous use of website CMS systems (updating websites)
- Knowledge of social media platforms, especially Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
- Previous use of Microsoft Office systems, including word and excel
Further details:
Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.
