Director of Student Recruitment and Marketing

Teesside University is a bold, ambitious, and globally engaged institution, deeply rooted in its region and driven by a mission to transform lives and economies. We are proud of our transformative impact – locally, nationally, and internationally – and of our reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and enterprise. Our vision is clear: to harness the power of education, innovation and partnership to create opportunity and deliver impact that matters.

Having achieved significant success through our current strategy, Ambition Delivered Today, including Gold ratings in all areas of the Teaching Excellence Framework, Ofsted Outstanding for apprenticeships, world class teaching facilities, and a growing reputation for world-leading research, we are now looking to the future.

We are now looking for an exceptional individual to join us as Director of Student Recruitment and Marketing. This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of our mission to attract and inspire students from across the UK and around the world. As a member of our senior leadership team, you will provide strategic direction for all home and international student recruitment and marketing activities, ensuring that we meet ambitious growth targets while safeguarding and enhancing our reputation and brand. Your expertise will help us shape innovative campaigns, strengthen our global presence, and deliver measurable outcomes that support our institutional objectives.

We are seeking a visionary leader with a proven track record in student recruitment and marketing. You will bring expert knowledge of UK and international education markets and the ability to lead cultural and operational change. Your leadership will inspire high-performing teams and foster collaborative relationships across academic schools, professional services, and external partners.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact – developing strategies that not only drive student recruitment but also communicate the achievements and aspirations of our University to diverse audiences. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing, financially resilient university with a clear sense of purpose and place.

To find out more about this opportunity and to apply, please visit: www.veredus.co.uk/srm-teesside-university

For a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Veredus: Reece D’Alanno - reece.dalanno@veredus.co.uk.

Closing date for applications is 9:00am on Monday 2^nd February 2026.

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