Director Of Marketing, Communications And Student Recruitment

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, ambitious and accomplished leader to join Edge Hill University as Director of Marketing, Communications and Student Recruitment and make a significant impact.

Working closely with senior leaders you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the University’s external engagement agenda, advancing our international reputation and engaging effectively with our community and stakeholders both regionally and nationally. Playing a key role in supporting the development of our portfolio and partnerships you will ensure that Edge Hill University delivers on its mission to ensure that those who are underrepresented in higher education are supported to thrive at our University.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Liam Owens, Pro Vice-Chancellor Marketing, Student Recruitment & Student Administration at Owensl@edgehill.ac.uk.

About You

As Director of Marketing, Communications and Student Recruitment you will be a creative individual with a commitment to people development and collaborative leadership.

You will have a track record of strategic management and leadership gained either in higher education or from other relevant sectors, and will have experience of developing successful, integrated strategies in at least one area within this remit.

With substantial experience of working in a complex organisation you will have demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills to build credibility quickly across our academic and professional structures. With the ability to innovate, underpinned by strong commercial acumen you will also be a strategic thinker, with a high degree of integrity and excellent judgement

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Staff benefits scheme, Free foreign language evening classes and discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Option to join our corporate healthcare scheme
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career.
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment
• Relocation Assistance scheme, subject to eligibility
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.