UCAS is at the heart of connecting people to higher education.

UCAS is the world’s leading shared admissions service for higher education. We provide application services for UK universities and colleges as well as delivering a wide range of research, consultancy and advisory services to schools, colleges, careers services, professional bodies and employers.

We’re a successful and fast-growing organisation, which helps hundreds of thousands of people every year. We're committed to delivering a first-class service to all of our customers — they're at the heart of everything we do.

Led by Dave Penney, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer. This broad business unit and incorporates the following functions: 
•  UCAS Media education and industry Sales  
•  Education and Industry Marketing 
•  Digital Marketing Operations 
•  Events 
•  Partnerships 
•  Apprenticeships 
•  Public Affairs, Press and Communications 
•  Insights

The business unit is set up to deliver against the objectives of UCAS charity and operate UCAS Media (UCAS’s commercial subsidiary) to help fund UCAS’s charitable operations. For the charity, our objective is to provide everyone with the information, advice and guidance they need to make informed decisions on their next steps. We deliver on this via our media ecosystem which consists of information, advice and guidance on ucas.com, our social media feeds across various channels, email, live events and webinars,

For UCAS Media, our business objective is to generate revenue through paid collaborations with higher education providers who wish to improve their position in the market, and commercial brands who want to reach students. All brands wishing to use our media ecosystem and insight services must align with our framework. All profits generated are gift aided to UCAS the charity and in turn fund the charitable objectives, such as our recent announcement that students in receipt of free school meals will no longer need to pay the UCAS application fee.  

This is an exciting opportunity to work, and gain experience, in a vibrant media sales and marketing environment. Working within our established Media team, the Account Manager will manage and develop relationships with an existing portfolio of Universities and Colleges as well as other external stakeholders. With support from our InHouse Events operation, the Account Manager will sell and plan media campaigns (including exhibition stand sales) that deliver successful results for our clients.
You will use and develop your expertise in exhibitions, marketing, and media to be able to provide support to a portfolio of clients for whom you will be responsible for.

Key accountabilities:

• Maintaining existing, long-term relationships with Clients and developing relationships with key decision makers.

• Identifying additional media opportunities with existing Clients, within a defined Client portfolio or sector and look for new client opportunities – Connected to our Exhibitions & Conference.

• Recommending the best solutions to our client Exhibition needs, working to Client budget and deadlines for multiple campaigns, across multiple channels.

• You will deliver to a realistic revenue target by planning successful media campaigns for Marketing and recruitment departments within Universities and Colleges.

For full job description, please see role profile attached.

• Experience, or the desire to gain experience in Exhibition Sales, relationship management, campaign
  management, marketing, or sales environment.

• A flair for customer service and engagement and passionate about achieving the best possible results for Clients

• Creative and curious, with the self-motivation to work across an individual Client portfolio, within a strong team environment.

• Ability to embrace and adapt to change in a fast-moving environment.

• A desire to learn and develop skills in marketing, media, and digital practices.

• A great verbal and written communicator.

• Ability to work under pressure and get the best out of people.

Salary - up to £30,000

• Purpose-driven work in a charity-led organisation connecting people to education and opportunity

• Internal training, mentoring, and access to industry-recognised certifications through our development academies

• Hybrid working model built on trust and flexibility, with a 35-hour week and flexible contracts

• 30 days annual leave, 3 concessionary days over Christmas, bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional leave

• Everyday wellbeing support through Perkbox, offering discounts and wellness tools

• Onsite facilities including a subsidised gym, café, and free parking at our Cheltenham office

• Inclusive culture supported by employee networks, wellbeing champions, and Mental Health First Aiders

• Recognition and reward through our quarterly employee scheme and an ex-gratia bonus for going above and beyond