Director of Brand, Marketing and Future Students

About us

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a globally leading independent arts, design, performance and media university.

At AUB we nurture creativity, engage communities, collaborate with industry and make a difference.

Our commitment to EDI

As recognised by the Inclusive Employers Standard Silver Accreditation 2024, our core commitment to diversity, inclusion and a sustainable future truly values the diversity of our students and staff, creating an inclusive environment where everyone’s identities and talents are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all areas of the community and particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. 

Our commitment to Safeguarding

AUB aims to adopt the highest possible standards and to take all reasonable steps to secure the safety and welfare of all people in the course of its work to ensure that all children, young people, adult(s) at risk of harm and those who work with them are safe and supported.

About the role

We are excited to be appointing a new Director of Brand, Marketing and Future Students to provide exceptional leadership and deliver innovation in student recruitment for all levels of our course offer, both online and on campus, across home and international markets, using contemporary approaches to secure AUB’s position as a globally leading independent arts, design, performance and media university. 

You will lead on brand development and management, marketing, events and promotions, including competitor performance, to enhance the profile of the University and meet student recruitment targets. Additionally, you will have specialist marketing and communications knowledge, including the optimisation of CRM systems, exceptional communication and stakeholder skills and will need to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills. 

The Director of Brand, Marketing and Future Students will also have responsibility for internal and external communications, and public relations, developing consistency and quality in the key messages for internal and external audiences and stakeholders and with all marketing assets.

Our benefits

AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) from day one of employment. Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website https://aub.ac.uk/working-at-aub.

AUB has an agile working policy, and flexible working can be considered. If you require support with your application or have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please email recruitment@aub.ac.uk . If you are disabled, we are committed to supporting you with any reasonable adjustments you require, so please email recruitment@aub.ac.uk and we’ll be in touch.

We look forward to receiving your application.