Director of Brand, Marketing & Communications

A career opportunity for an ambitious senior marketing and communications specialist in Higher Education

About this role

We are seeking a Director of Brand, Marketing and Communications to shape how we are seen and understood on a global stage. This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of the University. The role will lead a bold, integrated approach to brand, marketing and communications, strengthening our reputation, sharpening our positioning, and bringing clarity and creativity to every audience touchpoint.

Working in close partnership with senior colleagues, this role will drive visibility, influence and engagement - overseeing campaigns, digital strategy, communications and major institutional events, while ensuring our story reflects the strength of our student experience and outcomes.

This is a rare opportunity to lead meaningful change and leave a lasting legacy in a university where people, purpose and ambition go hand in hand.

Principle accountabilities:

• Strategic Leadership and Institutional Contribution
• Brand, Reputation and Market Positioning
• Marketing Strategy and Campaign Leadership
• Digital, CRM and Content Leadership
• Communications, Events and Stakeholder Engagement
• Alumni and Student Experience Reputation
• Insight, Evaluation and Team Leadership

About you

You are a strategic and creative leader with a strong track record of shaping brand, reputation and market position within complex organisations. You bring deep expertise in integrated marketing, communications and digital engagement, underpinned by insight, data and audience understanding.

You understand the higher education landscape and are confident navigating policy, compliance and external performance measures. You are comfortable operating at executive level, able to influence and challenge with credibility, build high-performing teams, and lead large-scale transformation with clarity and purpose.

You are collaborative, resilient and values-led, able to combine commercial awareness with a genuine commitment to student experience, employability and long-term institutional impact.

About us

You will be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused academic community. We are a university where people matter. We value collegiality, inclusivity and shared endeavour, and are fully committed to our students, our staff and our wider communities.

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts.  

Enquiries are welcomed by Olivia McLaughlin; Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary via Executive Officer; Melissa Francis, m.francis@chi.ac.uk

• Closing Date: Monday 1^st June 2026 
• Interview Date: 8^th, 9^th or 10^th June 2026

To view the full job description and to complete our online application form, please visit our website via the apply link.

Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you have considered and can demonstrate your right to work in the UK.

All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer.

If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team; staffrecruitment@chi.ac.uk

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.

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