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Head of Marketing and Digital - Grade 10
Professional Services
Outreach, Recruitment and Marketing
Salary: £59,966 to £67,468 per annum Post Type: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: Wednesday 14 October 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: HR0203752-1
University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last five years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
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Directorate
We're looking for an inspiring marketing and digital leader who can help shape our future, grow our reputation and find new ways to connect with audiences. This is an opportunity to lead a talented team, challenge conventional thinking and use insight, creativity and technology to deliver meaningful impact.
What You Will Be Doing
You’ll bring fresh ideas, a passion for innovation and the confidence to turn opportunities into results in a fast-moving and highly competitive environment. Working closely with senior colleagues, you’ll influence marketing strategy. Championing a customer-first mindset and creating campaigns that make a real difference. We want someone who is curious, collaborative and energised by change, with a track record of building high‑performing teams and delivering measurable growth. If you're excited by the chance to do things differently and leave a lasting mark, we'd love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading the development and delivery of innovative, insight-led marketing campaigns on a regional and national level.
- Using data, market intelligence and customer insight to evaluate performance, identify opportunities and continuously improve marketing activity.
- Inspiring a diverse team to meet challenging student recruitment objectives in a highly competitive marketplace.
Qualifications/ Experience
- Level 7 qualification in Marketing or equivalent substantial professional experience
- Marketing or business-related degree or equivalent professional experience
- Extensive experience of working at a senior level in a marketing and digital role in a complex market environment
In Return We Offer
- 30 days and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
- Family-friendly policies
- Great campus facilities
- Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
- Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts
Find more information about the many other benefits, incl salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.
Additional Information
Find more information about the many other benefits, incl salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.
Further Details
- Job Description
Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity
At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.
In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.
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Head of Marketing and Digital - Grade 10 in Bradford employer: University of Bradford School of Computing and Engineering
The University of Bradford is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises social impact and employee well-being. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from generous holiday allowances, family-friendly policies, and access to excellent campus facilities, including a unique fitness centre and mental health services. This role not only offers the chance to shape the future of nursing education but also provides a collaborative atmosphere where diverse perspectives are celebrated and valued.
Contact Details:
University of Bradford School of Computing and Engineering Recruitment Team
