University of Chichester

A career opportunity for an ambitious senior marketing and communications specialist in Higher Education to join our Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions & Communications team. 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 which include: A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE). A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme. On-site gym at our Chichester campus. Hybrid working options. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff. Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year. Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes. Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester city centre. 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 1st June 2026 Interview Date: 8th, 9th or 10th 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.

A career opportunity for an ambitious international student recruitment specialist in Higher Education to join our Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions & Communications team. About this role We are seeking an exceptional leader for this Associate Director - International & Admissions role. This role is pivotal in delivering sustainable international growth and an outstanding, insight-led applicant experience aligned to our 2032 Strategy. The role will define and lead market-led recruitment strategies across key global regions, driving performance against ambitious targets for student numbers, income, diversity and return on investment. The role will oversee a modern, applicant-centred admissions service, ensuring processes are efficient, compliant and scalable, while enhancing the journey from enquiry through to enrolment. Working collaboratively across Marketing, Digital, Faculties, International Partnerships and UKVI compliance functions, the role will lead a coordinated, data-informed approach to international recruitment. Harnessing CRM, behavioural insight and digital optimisation, the role will drive segmented, personalised engagement to improve conversion and deliver a consistently high-quality experience for prospective students worldwide. Principle accountabilities: Strategic Leadership International Student Recruitment & Market Development Marketing, Communications and Reputation Admissions Leadership & Operations Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration People Leadership & Directorate Contribution Performance, Insight & Reporting About you You will bring substantial senior leadership experience in international student recruitment, with a strong track record of delivering growth, improving conversion and expanding into new markets. A strategic thinker, you can align recruitment, marketing and admissions to deliver measurable impact. You will have sound knowledge of global recruitment trends, international marketing and UKVI compliance, alongside experience across the full applicant lifecycle, ensuring efficient and compliant processes. Data-driven and digitally confident, you are skilled in using CRM systems, analytics and insight to optimise performance and enhance the applicant journey. Excellent communication and people leadership skills, able to inspire high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement. A collaborative and influential leader, capable of building strong relationships internally and externally, including with agents and partners. 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 which include: A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE). A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme. On-site gym at our Chichester campus. Hybrid working options. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff. Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year. Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes. Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester city centre. 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 1st June 2026 Interview Date: 8th, 9th or 10th 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.