Director of Marketing and Communications

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. Set within its Guildford-campus, its 3,000 staff provide exceptional teaching and practical learning to over 16,000 students. A home to research excellence, Surrey provides world-class research facilities and an environment to nurture and develop academic research into real world commercial applications.

The University is seeking to appoint its Director of Marketing and Communications. This is a critical, senior role bringing together the University's marketing, communications, events, public affairs, and digital functions

Leading a strong, existing team of 70 professionals, the Director will have an immediate focus on corporate brand, including a complete revamp of its website and core information architecture. They will also lead on the implementation and use of AI to support marketing initiatives.

Forming part of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Marketing and Communications will be responsible for:

• the planning, development and implementation of a marketing and communications strategy supporting the University’s long-term strategic priorities.
• implement and lead effective approaches to global marketing, in a way which delivers meaningful outcomes
• protecting the University’s reputation in the media, social media and in public discourse, including crisis management.

Experience

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience acting in the Lead or Deputy Marketing or MarComms role within a Further or Higher Education setting. The imperative will be to deliver fast, effective solutions through a dedicated team of professionals.

How to apply

The University of Surrey has engaged the services of The McLean Partnership, to whom applications should be sent by midnight on Monday 24th March 2025.

To apply, please send a concise covering statement and CV to The McLean Partnership via surrey@mcleanpartnership.com, reference: UoS/MC. A full job specification is available. 

For an informal and confidential conversation before applying, please call Caius Freeman on 07517 950 934.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase diversity in our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, women and people with disabilities.

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