Marketing Coordinator
London IBT Limited.
Salary Range: £23,000 to £28,000 per annum
Permanent - Full Time
Navitas is a diversified global education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services for
students and professionals including university programs, language training, workforce education and student
recruitment.
The Marketing Coordinator (MC) assists the Marketing Manager/Admission team of the College and provides inoffice support to the Marketing Team in the areas of marketing administration, conversion strategies, inbound
familiarisation tours and campus tours.
The MC will also be required to provide general support to the Marketing team in the areas of materials
distribution, filing, updating Agency records, liaising as necessary with travel agency regarding travel
arrangements for the Marketing Team; liaising with inbound visitors and visiting groups, campus tours for
visitors and answering phone calls for all members of the Marketing of the Team when their stations are
unattended. Furthermore, the MC is expected to assist the Student Services Team in the provision of an
extensive and comprehensive after-sales service to students at peak times in February, June and
September/October just before, during and following a new commencement.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
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A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Possess knowledge of Education Services Industry in the UK and overseas education systems
Possess a working understanding of the Tier 4 regulations and the QAA’s Code of Practice
Have administrative experience in a multi-cultural environment
Demonstrate polished interpersonal communication and negotiation skills inclusive of writing,
communication and presentation skills
Demonstrate a proven ability as a team player
Demonstrate proven ability to organise own workload to cope with simultaneous demands
Have good knowledge and experience in using Windows-based software applications
Flexible attitude to work including a willingness to work weekends and evenings in support of recruitment
activities, where required
For further details please see the attached Information Sheet.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are eligible to work in the UK on an ongoing basis. LBIC is a
safeguarding employer and the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What we offer
The Navitas Group offers outstanding long-term career opportunities and is values driven and an equal
opportunity employer. Navitas reserves the right to fill the position by invitation.
Enquiries and applications, including a Letter of Application and Curriculum Vitae (CV), should be sent to
Mehdi Aslani | Senior Marketing Manager | [email protected]
Applications close at 17:00 on Thursday 18th June 2015.
We regret that due to the volume of the applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.
Information Sheet
Marketing Coordinator (MC)
Position Summary
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Division:
Marketing Coordinator (MC)
Permanent (upon completion of successful six (6) month
probation period)
£23,000 - £28,000 per annum
Senior Marketing Manager
EVA 10% of fixed salary
Access
36 days inclusive of eight (8) Bank Holidays
Six (6) months
University Programmes Division
Reports to: Senior Marketing Manager
Overview and Objectives of the Position:
Navitas Limited is an Australian owned public listed company. Navitas is an industry leader in providing
managed campus services, pre-university and university pathway programmes for domestic (Australia
only) and international students, as well as High School Year 10-12, English for leisure; migrant English
and academic preparatory programmes, Foundation, Degree, Pre-Masters and Masters programmes in a
wide range of disciplines. Navitas Limited is made up of three operating divisions:
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University Programmes Division
SAE
Professional and English Programmes
Navitas conducts a wide range of activities in Asia, North America, Africa, Australia, Continental Europe
and the United Kingdom.
Navitas Colleges are modern and dynamic educational institutions committed to providing quality
educational programmes and excellent student support in an environment that encourages students to
achieve the best possible results in their studies. The UK Colleges offer a range of Degree Programme
Elements from undergraduate Level 0 (Foundation) to Level 1, 1st Year university studies and
postgraduate Masters Preliminary programmes in a wide range of degree pathways. The Colleges are all
based on the campus of their Partner University and as such are Associate or Affiliate Colleges of their
Partner University. Navitas students benefit from the range of facilities open to all University students.
Admissions and Compliance Manager
Currently there are ten (10) Navitas Colleges in the United Kingdom:
1. Hertfordshire International College (HIC) is located on the University of Hertfordshire’s College
Lane Campus in Hatfield
2. London Brunel International College (LBIC) is located on the Uxbridge campus of Brunel
University London
3. Cambridge Ruskin International College (CRIC) is located on Anglia Ruskin University’s Cambridge
campus
4. The International College Wales Swansea, (ICWS) is located on Swansea University’s Singleton
Park campus
5. The International College Portsmouth (ICP) is located on the University of Portsmouth’s campus
in central Portsmouth
6. The Plymouth University International College (PUIC) is located on Plymouth University’s campus
in central Plymouth
7. The International College Robert Gordon University (ICRGU) is located on Robert Gordon
University’s Garthdee campus in Aberdeen
8. The Edinburgh International College (EIC) is located near Edinburgh Napier University’s
Merchiston campus in central Edinburgh
9. The Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) is located on Birmingham City
University’s Bournville campus
10. University of Northampton International College (UNIC) is located on University of
Northampton’s campus.
The MC assists the Marketing/Admission team of the College to which he/she is attached. The position is
designed to provide in-office support to the Marketing Team in the areas of marketing administration,
conversion strategies, inbound familiarisation tours and campus tours.
The MC works as part of a team in the implementation of the marketing plan, with particular
involvement in the follow-up of applicants and conversion process.
The MC will also be required to provide general support to the Marketing team in the areas of materials
distribution, filing, updating Agency records, liaising as necessary with travel agency regarding travel
arrangements for the Marketing Team; liaising with inbound visitors and visiting groups, campus tours
for visitors and answering phone calls for all members of the Marketing of the Team when their stations
are unattended.
The MC will be expected to assist the Student Services Team in the provision of an extensive and
comprehensive after-sales service to students at peak times in February, June and September/October
just before, during and following a new commencement. Working in a high energy environment with
extremely motivated people, this role has a marketing support function focused on the recruitment of
students and the MC needs to be a highly motivated, team-orientated person, capable of adding value to
the College’s Marketing team.
Admissions and Compliance Manager
The MC will:
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Possess a Bachelor’s/tertiary degree level qualifications in a services marketing or related
discipline, together with services marketing experience
Be part of the College marketing/admission process, with particular focus on student
recruitment through the follow-up of sales and conversion process
Demonstrate polished interpersonal communication and negotiation skills inclusive of writing,
communication and presentation skills with a variety of cultural and ethnic stakeholder groups
Have a working understanding of education services marketing
Have a working knowledge of the Tier 4 compliance regulations and QAA’s Code of Practice
Demonstrate an effective knowledge of university pathway programmes
Possess expertise in the area of front-line customer relationship management
Have experience in an education or customer services focused environment
A track record of promoting and selling educational services
A demonstrated ability to set and meet sales targets in a complex services environment
Proven ability to participate in a recruitment programme and implement recruitment strategies
and sales tactics
Have extensive knowledge and experience in using Windows-based software applications
Possess knowledge of Education Services Industry in the UK and overseas education systems
Have experience of University admissions and/or recruitment activities,
Have experience of working on offline and online marketing campaigns
Demonstrate a proven ability as a team player
Demonstrate proven ability to organise own workload to cope with simultaneous demands
Demonstrate a flexible attitude to work (e.g., in hours and content), including a willingness to
work weekends and evenings in support of recruitment activities
Demonstrate innovative thinking and proactive work habits inclusive of an eye for detail
Demonstrate a commitment to self-development to enhance skills and abilities
Have the ability to work to tight deadlines, changing priorities, on their own initiative and to take
responsibility for decisions and outcomes
Be a self-motivated and good organiser
Key Relationships:
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Senior Marketing Manager
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Admission Manager
Admissions and Compliance Manager
Qualifications and Selection Criteria
Essential:
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A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
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Possess knowledge of Education Services Industry in the UK and overseas education systems
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Possess a working understanding of the Tier 4 regulations and the QAA’s Code of Practice
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Have administrative experience in a multi-cultural environment
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Demonstrate polished interpersonal communication and negotiation skills inclusive of writing,
communication and presentation skills
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Demonstrate a proven ability as a team player
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Demonstrate proven ability to organise own workload to cope with simultaneous demands
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Have good knowledge and experience in using Windows-based software applications
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Flexible attitude to work including a willingness to work weekends and evenings in support of
recruitment activities, where required
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Proven ability to organise own workload and to cope with a variety of task demands
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Demonstrate innovative thinking and proactive work habits inclusive of an eye for detail and for
new recruitment initiatives
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Self-motivated with good organisational skills
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Have experience of University admissions and/or recruitment activities,
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Have the ability to work to tight deadlines, changing priorities, on their own initiative and to take
responsibility for decisions and outcomes
Desirable:
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Marketing or CIM Qualification or equivalent
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Experience in a pathway college, university or other education recruitment role
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A language in addition to English
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Have experience of online and offline marketing campaigns
Personal Situation
Must be able to spend extended time away from home travelling within the UK and overseas; able to
commute reliably to office base and work extended hours on occasions when required.
Specific Job Skills
Able to communicate and motivate via written media; understands the principles of marketing and
advertising cost-effectiveness, including market sector targeting, product offer development, featuresbenefits-solutions selling, cost per response, cost per conversion, etc. Appreciates need for consistency
within company's branding and marketing mix, especially PR and the Internet.
Computer skills
Must be adept in use of MS Office 2007 or later, particularly Excel and Word, and ideally Access or similar
database to basic level, Internet and email.
Business and Selling Skills
Must be an excellent face-to-face and telephone communicator who is able to demonstrate success and
experience managing major accounts customers, large contracts or even a business, particularly
achieving genuine sales development. Ideal background would be in services industry.
Admissions and Compliance Manager