Salary: Band 7 starting salary £36,636 with annual, incremental progression up to £39,906
Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: Friday 24 July at 11:59pm*
Arts University Plymouth is looking to appoint an experienced and highly organised Creative Projects Manager to join our Brand & Communications team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the planning, coordination and delivery of major creative projects and campaigns that shape how the university is seen by prospective students, partners and wider audiences.
This role is predominantly campus-based, working closely with colleagues across the university to coordinate projects, manage creative production and support the delivery of our ambitious recruitment and brand campaigns.
As Creative Projects Manager, you'll oversee the planning and delivery of major marketing and communications campaigns that support student recruitment, enhance our reputation and engage audiences, ensuring creative outputs are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality and brand consistency.
You will be:
An experienced project manager with a passion for creativity and delivering complex projects.
A natural collaborator, able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Able to demonstrate proven experience delivering creative marketing and communications projects across print, digital and video.
Skilled in managing creative teams, stakeholders and external suppliers.
Experienced in understanding brand management, audience engagement and creative production.
Committed to improving processes and driving continuous improvement.
You will:
Lead the planning and delivery of some of the university's most important communications and marketing projects, including annual undergraduate, postgraduate and pre-degree prospectuses, website developments and major recruitment campaigns.
You will manage our Senior Graphic Designer and Video Content Creators, coordinating creative production across multiple channels while ensuring our visual identity and brand standards remain consistent and impactful.
Working collaboratively across academic and professional service teams, you'll manage project schedules, budgets, suppliers and resources, ensuring high-profile projects are delivered efficiently and support the university's strategic objectives for student recruitment, brand development and institutional reputation.
In return youll receive:
Holiday: 30 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, and discretionary efficiency closure days
Pension: Enrolment onto a generous Local Government scheme subject to scheme eligibility with Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
Enhanced family leave: including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay and paid careers leave
Wellbeing resources:
Access to the UKs Leading Employee Assistance Programme including
Dedicated Quiet Spaces for reflection, prayer, or quiet contemplation
Flexible Working
Discounts: Additional benefits such as
For more information, including essential criteria please access the role profile using this link https://shorturl.at/TEfbt. To find out more about our award-winning independent arts university, what makes us special and why Plymouth provides a spectacular backdrop for our creative community; check out our working here pages www.aup.ac.uk/working-here.
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 10 August 2026.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the online application form. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs in place of a completed application.
We encourage early applications, as the advert may close prior to the listed closing date due to high levels of interest. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more, please feel free to contact the HR team in the first instance
[email protected].
Professional Services- The successful candidate will be willing to contribute to our ambitions and international profile as an innovative, sustainable and inclusive arts university.
Safeguarding and Compliance
Arts University Plymouth has a strong commitment to the safeguarding & welfare of young people & vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and you will be required to provide appropriate documentation as part of the onboarding process.
Right to Work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Proof of Right to Work will be required before an offer of employment is made.
Inclusivity
We celebrate equality, diversity and difference, and welcome candidates from all communities, including applications from service people and their families as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Redeployees
In the event that the University has employees eligible for redeployment at the time of shortlisting, for example due to the end of a fixed term contract, these candidates may be entitled to a priority interview.
