Our client is a pioneering institution transforming education by addressing the urgent, interconnected challenges of our world today. As a newly established university with degree-awarding powers from inception, they aim to equip the next generation with the interdisciplinary tools, methods, and mindsets necessary for tackling complex problems and achieving personal and professional success.

Their journey has evolved from experimentation to disciplined scaling. Following the graduation of their founding undergraduate cohort, with a majority now engaged in skilled work or further study, they are expanding their Master's program, launching their first MBA, and offering leadership training to prestigious organisations globally.

Supported by a diverse team of over 40 experts from top institutions and companies worldwide, they are building a prestigious brand with global significance. This is a unique opportunity to shape a world-class institution and challenge well-established players in the education sector.

We are seeking a bold, strategic, and hands-on Head of Marketing (a self-starter skilled in fast-paced environments) to guide them through their next growth phase. This role offers the chance to help build one of the most distinctive brands in higher education and engage with students, partners, and organisations vital to their mission.

What you'll do...

• Elevate the global reputation as a prestigious institution through brand awareness strategy.
• Drive applicant pipelines across various educational and professional development programs.
• Develop research, positioning, and go-to-market strategies for new program launches.
• Innovate through digital campaigns, events, and partnerships.
• Lead, coach, and develop a motivated marketing team.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish and achieve clear success metrics.

Who you are...

• Passionate about the brand's mission to redefine educational institutions.
• Have experience building and scaling high-performing marketing functions across various audiences or sectors.
• Effectively manage agencies and diverse marketing channels to drive sustainable growth.
• Demonstrate a player-coach leadership style with vision-setting and detail management capabilities.
• Possess strong storytelling, content creation, and community-building skills.
• Work creatively within tight budgets and constraints.
• Apply a data-minded approach, focusing on relevant insights for actionable strategies.
• Eager, curious, and committed to excellence.
• You have a leadership style that combines coaching with direct involvement.
• You have strong creative and digital marketing skills.
• Interest in international expansion and global brand building.
• Diverse industry background, particularly within challenger brands

💸 Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 DOE
🏡 Logistics: London, campus based twice a week

More info:

• Annual personal development fund.
• Health insurance after probation.
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Fitness contribution.