Head of Marketing

Glasgow is one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world. Our inventions and interventions have helped to shape the social, cultural and economic prosperity of our city, our country and civilisation itself.

We have been changing the world since 1451.

Today, as well as being one of the best universities in the world, we are one of the best universities for the world: Glasgow is ranked in the world’s top 20 universities for our contribution to the UN Sustainable Development goals.

Glasgow is synonymous with discoveries, innovations and leadership of global importance; a university characterised by the closeness of our community, the strength of our connections and the incredible potential unleashed by our collaborative spirit.

The new role of Head of Marketing in External Relations Marketing and Communications will lead a team that shares this world-changing story, curating and sharing content that informs and inspires in equal measure to engage our audiences.

About the role

As the Head of Marketing, you will deliver strategic campaigns anchored in audience insight and engagement, implementing new, bold, and exciting marketing initiatives. By being true to the DNA of our World Changing Glasgow brand, you will deliver immediate reputational and recruitment benefits whilst building strong foundations for future gains. You will lead and deliver the University’s paid, earned, shared and owned marketing strategy, building our global footprint and sector-leading approach to engage with external and internal audiences including prospective and current students and staff, alumni, funders, partners, and stakeholders locally, nationally, and globally.

About you

With previous experience working in a senior position within a Marketing function, you will have a proven track record of leading and managing communications within a complex organisation, ideally in Higher Education, and of creating and developing high-level internal and external communication strategies. 

The successful candidate will have the proven ability to understand, interpret and appropriately summarise complex issues across a broad range of disciplines, as well a demonstrable awareness of how audiences use and engage with internal and external communications channels.

If you would like to contribute your expertise and creativity to this vital post for the University, we would be delighted to hear from you.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and open-ended (permanent)

Informal enquiries should be directed to Tom Rice tom.rice@glasgow.ac.uk

Closing Date: 23:45 on Thursday 16^th May 2024

As part of Team UofG, you will be a member of a world-changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
• An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension, benefits and discount packages.
• A flexible approach to working.
• A commitment to support your health and wellbeing.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

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