Director of Marketing and Advancement

Marketing & Advancement

Loughborough is an exceptional university – proud to be one of the UK’s leading universities. The combination of our excellent student experience, enterprising outlook, world class research and unparalleled sporting achievements give rise to something that's truly special and distinctive among the UK's universities. We are looking for an outstanding Director of Marketing and Advancement who will lead a fantastic team of creative and dedicated colleagues, to enable us to maintain our success, whilst further growing our profile.

The Role

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join our team. With regular access to the Vice-Chancellor (the organisation's Chief Executive Officer) and reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational leadership for the University's marketing, communications, student recruitment and development activity. 

We strive for excellence at Loughborough - we have a strong and exciting brand, but don’t want to stand still.  This is your opportunity to join us to build further on great foundations. Your core duty will be to define, distil and project the core market proposition and distinctive characteristics of the University. This role will give you the opportunity to continue to raise the University’s profile, inspire others and lead us to deliver a tangible improvement to the reputation and image of the University regionally, nationally and internationally. You will also lead our student recruitment activities.

The Director of Marketing and Advancement is a strategically important role to the future success of Loughborough University, and if successful you will be stepping into an organisation that recognises and values this.

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Be professionally qualified, and an experienced creative marketing professional and leader
• Have significant experience of leading marketing communications, student recruitment or development, in a large and complex organisation
• Be an inspirational leader and strong team player committed to the University's strategic objectives and the achievement of excellence
• Be able to demonstrate a strong and unwavering commitment to matters of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to the well-being and professional development of your team
• Ideally have a successful track record in Higher Education (HE). Candidates without prior HE experience are encouraged to apply but should demonstrate a good knowledge of the challenges facing the sector and an awareness of HE culture, and an ability to operate successfully within it. 

You can find out more details about the role, including the full job description and person specification within the candidate pack. 

Application and Interview

• The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 3^rd November.
• Shortlisting will take place week commencing 4^th November, and interviews will be held on 9^th December.

Further details

• For information and instructions on how to apply, please visit our dedicated microsite for the role by clicking on the above ‘Apply’ button.
• The person specification, included in the candidate pack, detail the essential and desirable criteria, which will be used throughout the process to identify the most suitable candidate. We recommend that you review these to support your application.
• If you require any further information, please contact Clare Jackson, HR Talent Attraction and Acquisition Partner; c.jackson4@lboro.ac.uk.

Rewards and Benefits

Loughborough is a great place to work, and we offer a substantial benefits package to go alongside your exciting role, including:  

• Generous leave allowance, with up to 44 days leave per year, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays (and the option to purchase more) – pro rata for part time colleagues
• Financial wellbeing with competitive pay, a generous pension scheme, and opportunities to make financial savings
• Family friendly support, including an on-site nursery
• Flexible and hybrid working options (where suitable for the role)
• Support for your health and wellbeing - discounted gym memberships, access to incredible sporting facilities including physiotherapy appointments, as well as healthcare offers including eyesight testing and wellbeing support

Find out more about our full suite of rewards and benefits.