Faculty Head of Marketing and Communications

Job Description

Job title: Faculty Head of Marketing and Communications

Company: University College London

Job description: About us

The UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences (FPHS) is a global leader in public health research working across disciplines to unravel complex health challenges, while educating the next generation of public and global health leaders. In the recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results, UCL was rated No. 1 for research power and impact in medicine, health and life sciences and we are ranked 7th in the world for public health (ShanghaiRankings 2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, visionary professional to lead our faculty office team in the strategic delivery of Marketing and Communications aligned to our .

About the role

The Head of Marketing and Communications will design, develop and lead an integrated team of marketing and communications professionals to shape and implement the Marketing and Communications strategy for the faculty.

They will be responsible for delivering the faculty’s internal and external strategic and operational objectives for student recruitment and outreach, programme review and marketing, events, and strategic communications to drive reputation, digital channel management and communications.

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 40% on site.

We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

This appointment is subject to .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

• A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
• In your “Statement in support of your application” copy and paste the essential criteria (which are assessed on the application form) and describe underneath each criteria how you meet it, giving examples.
• If you have any queries about the role, please contact Tansy Jones, Director of Operations, Faculty of Population Health Sciences at tansy.jones@ucl.ac.uk.
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About you

You will be a strategic thinker, visionary leader and have experience of developing clearly defined priorities across a suite of marketing and communications activities to align with broader strategy. You should be skilled in engaging with senior leaders across a complex organisation to drive strategic priorities forward.

You will be curious about our work and able to demonstrate a passion for bringing this alive through developing and delivering top quality marketing and student recruitment activities, communications and brand campaigns utilising cross channel marketing and CRM campaigns including offline, digital, and social media. You will be committed to leading and developing your team and fully committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles.

What we offer

The salary is Grade 9 – £65,698 – £71,357 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Available documents

Expected salary: £65698 – 71357 per year

Location: North West London

Job date: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 02:05:06 GMT

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