Head of Marketing & Communications (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking a Head of Marketing and Communications to join United Colleges Group at a pivotal time in its development. As Head of Marketing and Communications, you will lead the strategic direction and delivery of marketing, communications, public relations, student recruitment, admissions and customer engagement activities across the Group.

The successful candidate will report directly to the CEO and Group Principal and play a key role in shaping and enhancing the reputation of United Colleges Group and its brands. You will lead the development and implementation of innovative marketing and communications strategies that increase awareness, strengthen stakeholder engagement, grow student recruitment and support the Group's long-term strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading high-performing Marketing, Communications, Admissions and Customer Service teams
• Championing data-driven decision making, using market research, customer insight and performance metrics to develop effective campaigns
• Protecting and enhancing the Group's reputation through proactive public relations, media management and crisis communications
• Developing collaborative relationships across the organisation and inspiring teams to achieve ambitious goals

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and commercially minded marketing and communications leader with a proven track record of delivering successful recruitment, marketing and brand strategies within a complex organisation. You will have exceptional communication, presentation and relationship-building skills, excellent financial and people management experience and a passion for transforming lives through education and skills development.

In return, we offer a salary of £72,246 per year, including London Weighting Allowance.