Marketing Development Manager

We are seeking a Development Manager for marketing and marketing communications to advance national and international student recruitment and branding. The role combines strategic thinking, analytics and creative execution, leveraging research and data to translate findings into concrete actions and marketing solutions. You will influence how we build a strong brand with a long-term perspective, how we reach prospective students, and how we differentiate ourselves in international competition. Your work spans LUT University and LAB University of Applied Sciences, across both LUT campuses in Lahti and Lappeenranta. You will lead the development of marketing and communications from the student recruitment viewpoint, using data and analyses to understand segments, identify growth opportunities and steer activities toward higher impact. You will design and implement marketing and communications solutions that support both individual programs and the entire LUT offering. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and provide data-driven insights to support decision-making. You will act as a sparring partner, collecting perspectives from different actors and driving solutions that improve marketing effectiveness. You will combine analysis with creativity to identify appeal factors for programs, clarify messages and define key selling points. You will shape large constructs while also taking ideas into practice and making well-justified choices about where to invest and why. We value understanding of product portfolio development, international marketing and student recruitment. Industry experience is not mandatory — the most important thing is the ability to learn quickly and apply skills. Proficiency in Finnish and English is essential in our international work environment. We offer a role influencing marketing and communications in a university setting with national and international reach. The position combines analytics, strategy and creativity, and you will see tangible impact on brand development and student recruitment. You will be part of an expert team that develops operations collectively and shares knowledge actively. Your primary workplace can be at either the Lahti or Lappeenranta campus; presence on campuses is required and travel between campuses is expected. LUT operates a hybrid model balancing flexibility with regular campus collaboration. The role follows the same working hours as other expert and support staff, with weekly hours 36 hours 15 minutes and flexible arrangements to support work-life balance. Salary is determined according to the universities’ pay scale and grade level 10, and depends on experience and competence, approximately EUR 4700–5000 per month at the outset. The contract includes a six-month probation period. The new position can start in autumn 2026 according to the agreement. Please submit your application via the link below by Sunday 30.8.2026 at 23:59. We process applications during the open period and will fill the position when a suitable candidate is found. For more information, contact your future supervisor, Brand & Communications Director Liisa Kuvaja, by phone on Thu 20.8 between 15:30–17:00 and Fri 21.8 between 13:30–15:00. Read more about LUT as an employer. LUT University | LUT University seeks solutions to global problems with engineering, economics and social sciences; LUT drives energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources and helps society, industry and business to transform using data, research and education. LUT is an international academic community with campuses in Lappeenranta and Lahti. LAB University of Applied Sciences | Education and work at their best. LAB operates in Lahti, Lappeenranta and online, offering education across five areas: social and health care, engineering, business, hospitality and tourism, and design/visual communications. Application support: recruitment@lut.fi. #workingatlut