At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-profile marketing projects and drive operational improvements at UCL.
- Company: Join UCL, a pioneering university with a rich history and global community.
- Benefits: Enjoy 41 days of holiday, flexible working, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on UCL's marketing transformation and engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Proven project management experience and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
About us
UCL is a radically different university. Founded in 1826, we were the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women to university education. Today, we are one of the world's leading universities, with a global community of more than 50,000 students and 15,000 staff. The Vice‑President External Engagement (VPEE) team leads UCL's internal and external communications, events and marketing activity. Our work strengthens UCL's reputation, influence and public prominence, reflecting the excellence of our education, research and innovation. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious marketing function at a pivotal point of change, helping to shape how UCL delivers high‑impact marketing services across the university.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Marketing Projects Manager to lead and deliver a portfolio of high‑profile marketing transformation and operational improvement projects. You will be joining at an exciting time in the evolution of the central marketing and brand service proposition, and you'll play a pivotal part in managing two significant operating model projects in creative services, paid for student recruitment advertising, and partner agency selection. You'll be working closely with the Director of Marketing, senior marketing and brand colleagues, Heads of Faculty Marketing and Communications, and colleagues from the Professional Services, so great stakeholder management is a key requirement.
You will lead discovery activities to understand current practices, bring together data, insight and stakeholder perspectives, and develop robust business cases and recommendations for future‑state options. You will then support the implementation of agreed approaches, ensuring that change is well planned, clearly communicated and embedded effectively. The role will also support a range of continuous improvement initiatives across marketing and brand operations, helping to strengthen the way we engage prospective students across different levels of study and global markets. This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys bringing clarity to complex work, building trusted relationships and turning strategic ambitions into practical, deliverable plans.
Please note, this is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract offered on a full‑time basis with hybrid working. You will be expected to be onsite for a minimum of 2 days at our London Kings Cross office (subject to change).
About you
You will be an accomplished project management professional with experience of leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities and significant organisational change. You will bring experience of marketing operations and an understanding of how external marketing, media and creative agencies work. Experience of procurement processes within higher education, an agency environment or another complex organisation will be particularly valuable.
You will be confident developing business cases, analysing information and insight, and translating diverse stakeholder input into clear recommendations, briefs and delivery plans. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with academic colleagues, professional services teams, external suppliers and senior stakeholders. Highly organised and detail‑focused, you will be comfortable managing deadlines, tracking progress and navigating ambiguity. You will be motivated by the opportunity to improve services, strengthen collaboration and support UCL's continued success in attracting talented students from around the world.
What we offer
- 41 days' holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
- Option to purchase 5 additional days' annual leave
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and immigration loan
- Relocation support for eligible posts
- On‑site nursery and gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
- Staff Support Service (employee assistance programme)
- Discounted medical insurance
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL's workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and - for Grade 9 and 10 roles - women.
Senior Marketing Projects Manager (12-Months Fixed Term Contract) employer: UCL
The Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, where your contributions to student recruitment and marketing will be valued. With a strong emphasis on professional development, you will have opportunities to grow your skills in higher education admissions and digital marketing while collaborating with a diverse team dedicated to excellence in teaching and research. Located in a vibrant academic community, this role provides a unique chance to engage with prospective students and make a meaningful impact on their educational journey.
