Marketing Communications Manager

Job description / Role

Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group, a department of the University of Cambridge. We prepare school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. Every year, nearly a million Cambridge learners from 10 000 schools in 160 countries prepare for their future with an international education from Cambridge. We also work with ministries and other agencies on major education reform projects, designing and developing curriculum and assessment materials for particular needs and contexts while meeting international standards.

Cambridge International Examinations is looking to appoint a dynamic and results-oriented individual as our regional Marketing Communications Manager for MENA. The role will provide a wide variety of communication support to our team in the region to build and maintain awareness of our work.

Our international qualifications are recognised by the worlds best universities and employers, giving students a wide range of options in their education and career. As a not-for-profit organisation, we devote our resources to delivering high-quality educational programmes that can unlock learners potential. We already work with over 550 schools in MENA.

You will be supported by our Marketing Communications team in Cambridge, UK, whilst reporting directly to the Regional Director in Dubai and working closely with the MENA team to develop our marketing and communications programme. Events and campaigns take place across the region throughout the year and are targeted at a wide range of school decision makers. The role will also be responsible for managing and developing relationships with key media across the MENA region, working as first point of contact for journalists and organising interviews with relevant spokespeople. It will involve regular writing of our communications including press releases, invitations and web articles and the ability to use different communications channels to raise awareness of our events and campaigns.

The closing date for applications is 4 January 2015 and interviews will be on 14 January in Dubai.

To find out more about this role please view the job description or alternatively apply online now.

Requirements

This is a challenging and stimulating role that requires a proven track record in events management, marketing campaign delivery, social media and media relations. You will be educated to degree level and/or possess a relevant marketing or communications qualification. Experience of working for an international or an education organisation would be an added advantage. You will have an eye for detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as being an effective team player with the ability to work under pressure and deliver on targets. Excellent writing skills in both English and Arabic are also required.

This is a unique opportunity to join a market leader in a key role and be rewarded with benefits including a competitive salary and scope for training and development.

About the Company

Established over 150 years ago, Cambridge Assessment operates and manages the University's three exam boards and carries out leading-edge academic and operational research on assessment in education. We are a not-for-profit organisation.

We are an international exams group designing and delivering assessments to over 8 million learners in over 170 countries. We are committed to ensuring that all our assessments are fair, have sound ethical underpinning, and operate according to the highest technical standards.

We develop and deliver examinations and tests around the world through our three exam boards. We also provide research and consultancy services in a range of associated disciplines and we have a comprehensive calendar of events and seminars which you are welcome to attend.