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Director of Marketing and Admissions

Director of Marketing and Admissions

University College Birmingham

Birmingham

  • £65,000 - £75,000 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
plus performance bonuses
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
7 February 2022

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the next stage in UCB’s marketing and student recruitment plans. We are looking for an experienced marketing professional with the ambition and drive to develop our marketing, student recruitment and admissions activities to reach stretching targets.

This is an exciting time to join UCB. You will have the opportunity to shape our marketing and recruitment strategy as we increase our course portfolio, having a significant impact across the institution. You will be reporting to a Pro Vice-Chancellor, and leading a committed team of marketing, admissions and recruitment professionals. You will work closely with colleagues in the international team, and with academic staff across the University.

UCB is an ambitious and fast-moving institution with a long history, and a fantastic reputation for vocationally-focused education. We are proud of our incredibly diverse student body, and of our unique blend of FE and HE provision.  We are looking for someone who can make the most of our existing reputation, and the opportunities that our new partnership with the University of Warwick, and our new course developments, provide for promoting what we offer to our audiences. 

You will have substantial experience of working in marketing and student recruitment, with a track record of success.  You will have a hands-on approach to your work, and the skills to manage a busy and varied workload. Most importantly, you will have a strong sense of UCB’s potential, and the ideas and experience to make it happen.

For an informal conversation about the role, contact Alice Wilby, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Access, Participation and Student Experience) via Nicola Baker on n.baker@ucb.ac.uk 

Closing date: Monday 7 February 2022 at midday 

Benefits: 

50 days’ paid leave per year (38 days’ annual leave, plus 12 bank holiday and concessionary days) 

Local Government Pension Scheme

Private healthcare 

Excellent staff development opportunities 

Salary sacrifice car leasing, tech and cycle schemes 

Standard information: 

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. 

Unless stated otherwise, all roles at UCB will be based on-site at one of our Birmingham City Centre campus buildings. This is a not a remote role. 

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About University College Birmingham

Who are we?

We are University College Birmingham Sixth Form Centre, opening in the city centre in September 2024 and teaching an A-level curriculum. We are unashamedly ambitious and strive for the best academic outcomes for our students, explicitly teaching character education so students are prepared to live purposeful, flourishing lives.

We have a unique opportunity to work together to develop provision that combines the knowledge rich content of A-level with the contextual learning opportunities provided by University College Birmingham, a University recognised locally and internationally for its vocational excellence, with world class facilities for you to integrate into your curriculum.

Facilities | University College Birmingham (ucb.ac.uk)

Starting small in year 1, we aim to grow to accommodate up to 700 students in our third year in our £5.5 million state-of- the- art Sixth Form Centre, with a curriculum that aligns with the strengths of University, underpinned by support from the University’s professional services’ team.

Student Support | University College Birmingham (ucb.ac.uk)

We will widen horizons and foster aspiration through an enrichment programme that educates students in the needs of the local and global economy, ignites their passions, and gives them the expert advice they need to choose careers where they can make their mark.

We understand you are our greatest asset, and have a commitment to your career development and your personal wellbeing, offering an enhanced benefit package which can include funded post graduate and professional qualifications.

You can find out more about University College Birmingham, its rich history and future vision here:

History of UCB | University College Birmingham

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