Job Post
Digital Marketing Executive
Overview
This highly collaborative role delivers marketing activity that supports Interface’s strategic objectives by raising the profile of Interface, our innovation support services, academic-led initiatives and funding programmes. The role is focussed on implementing digital marketing strategies, managing digital assets and social platforms, and supporting the creation of engaging, evidence-based content.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week), we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working patterns. We also support hybrid working on a non-contractual basis, offering a blend of home and on-site working to help you balance work and life effectively. This role is fixed term until 31 July 2028.
Requirements
- A good standard of formal education or equivalent work experience in digital marketing, communications, or B2B marketing
- Experience managing CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress), social media platforms, email tools and design tools such as Canva
- Experience developing and implementing digital marketing campaigns across channels
- Familiarity with search engines, AI tools, SEO, Google Analytics and other web analysis tools
- Strong content creation and copywriting skills for digital and offline channels with the ability to write, design, or co-produce case studies, newsletters, videos, and infographics
Full Job Description
About Us
Interface is a national programme and a core part of Scotland’s Innovation Infrastructure. Hosted by Edinburgh Innovations Ltd (University of Edinburgh), we benefit from a stable operational base while operating impartially across the entire academic landscape. We are well-connected and embedded in the wider innovation ecosystem—working closely with colleges, universities, enterprise agencies, funders, innovation centres, and industry partners.
As part of Edinburgh Innovations (EI), our culture is built on three core values: Collaborative, Progressive and Innovative. We believe the best results come from working together, sharing ideas, and supporting one another. We’re always looking forward, embracing change, challenging assumptions, and pushing boundaries to grow. Innovation is at the heart of what we do, encouraging creativity and fresh thinking at every level of the business.
Interface’s vision is to help unlock and accelerate the full potential of Scotland’s innovation ecosystem by fostering strong, collaborative partnerships between academia and industry that drive sustained growth and global competitiveness.
About You
We are looking for people who live our core behaviours in everything they do
- You work well with others, build strong relationships, and believe that teamwork drives better outcomes.
- You’re curious, creative, and not afraid to challenge the norm to find smarter solutions.
- You take responsibility for your work, follow through on commitments, and are driven to deliver results.
- You seek feedback, grow from experiences, and are always looking to improve.
- You genuinely care about the impact of your work on colleagues, customers, and the wider community.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
For more information on the role and how to apply go here.
Please submit your CV along with a covering letter that tells us why you’re interested in the role and how your skills and experience make you a strong fit.
Closing date for applications: 30th October 2026.