At Host, we don’t just provide student accommodation – we create thriving communities where students can feel happy, safe and supported throughout their university journey. Our mission? To be the best - and that starts with hiring brilliant people like you!
We are on the lookout for a brand new Marketing Executive to join our Marketing Team. This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in our London office, with flexibility for home working and regular travel as required.
This is a full time position of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 09:00am and 17:30pm. The role offers a salary of £30,000-£32,000, reflective of experience and responsibilities.
Why Join Us?
We’re growing fast, but we’re not about just filling rooms – we’re about creating homes. Our team is passionate, open and driven by our values: Happy, Open, Secure and Trusted. We genuinely care about our people and our students and we want a Marketing Executive who shares our enthusiasm for building exceptional experiences.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has a broad interest in marketing and is keen to develop their skills across digital channels.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Marketing Executive, you’ll be a key part of our Marketing Team, supporting campaigns that build brand awareness, drive occupancy and help create vibrant student and co-living communities. You’ll get involved in the full marketing mix and work closely with the rest of marketing, as well as our on-site property teams. Your role will include:
- Supporting the execution of multi-channel marketing campaigns across digital, social and print.
- Maintaining and optimising website content and landing pages using WordPress, ensuring content is accurate, up-to-date and SEO/GEO optimised.
- Managing and refreshing listings on third-party property portals such as Rightmove, StuRents and MyStudentHalls.
- Supporting SEO/GEO and paid media strategies across Google and paid social to drive traffic and conversions.
- Supporting with the briefing and creation of marketing materials, including print collateral, digital assets and advertising campaigns.
- Writing content including blogs, website copy and campaign communications.
- Ensuring consistent brand messaging across Host and Habito channels.
- Conducting competitor analysis and gathering local insights to inform marketing activity.
- Monitoring campaign performance and supporting the Marketing Managers with reporting.
- Coordinating yearly projects across properties, including promotional items, print and signage.
- Liaising with on-site teams, photographers and videographers, including supporting shoots and content capture.
- Raising purchase orders, processing invoices and supporting the wider marketing team with admin and project work.
Who We’re Looking For
We need someone who is proactive, customer-focused, creative and keen to learn. Ideally, you’ll have:
- Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2–3 years of marketing experience, ideally in property, hospitality, or youth-focused sectors.
- Strong copywriting and content creation skills.
- Experience with HubSpot or similar CRM/email marketing platforms.
- Familiarity with social media management tools.
- An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and optimise campaigns.
- A passion for community-building and understanding of Gen Z audiences.
- A positive, can-do attitude with a desire to achieve outstanding results and continuously learn.
- A conscientious approach with strong attention to detail.
- A proactive nature and ability to work on own initiative.
What’s in It for You?
At Host, we know that happy teams create the best student experiences. Here’s what you’ll get in return:
- Career growth – we invest in training and development to help you reach your potential.
- A great work culture – friendly, supportive and built on trust.
- A role with purpose – making a real difference in students’ lives.
- Competitive salary & benefits – because great work deserves great rewards.
Benefits include:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
- Extra day off on your Birthday
- Extra day off annually for volunteering
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Plus, all the standard stuff like a pension & cycle to work scheme
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re looking for a job where no two days are the same, where you can be creative, learn, grow and create amazing student experiences, then we’d love to hear from you!
At Host, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you.
If you're ready to be part of a team that puts students first and creates places they can call home, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and be part of something special at Host.
