At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative marketing strategies to attract students globally and enhance our university's reputation.
- Company: Join the University of Leeds, a dynamic institution shaping future leaders.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, responsibility allowance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a fast-paced environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student recruitment and shape the future of education.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in marketing with a data-driven approach and collaborative mindset.
The predicted salary is between 61759 - 73708 £ per year.
Location: Leeds - Main Campus
Contract type: Ongoing
Interview date: Monday 6th July 2026
Overview
Join the University of Leeds at a pivotal moment and help shape the future of global student recruitment, across home and international audiences. We are seeking a commercially minded leader to drive high-impact marketing strategies that influence who chooses Leeds—supporting sustainable growth, strengthening our value proposition, and enhancing our international reputation.
In this significant marketing leadership role, you will lead specialist teams across digital, content, campaigns and events—delivering innovative, insight-led marketing that converts interest into enrolment. Working closely with faculties and key professional services stakeholders, you’ll operate at senior level to design and deliver ambitious recruitment plans that respond to evolving markets and changing student expectations.
Reporting to the Director of Marketing and a member of the Marketing Leadership team, the Deputy Director, Student Recruitment Marketing is the strategic lead for student recruitment marketing. You’ll play a central role in a complex and fast-paced environment, using data, creativity and strategic leadership to optimise the applicant journey end-to-end. With responsibility for student recruitment marketing performance, budgets and continuous improvement, you’ll make a direct contribution to institutional priorities and help shape our future student community.
We’re looking for a collaborative and inspiring leader with a track record of delivering results through teams, a strong sense of curiosity to drive change. If you’re motivated to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Salary: £61,759 to £73,708 per annum plus responsibility allowance of £4,100 per annum (Grade 9)
Qualifications and experience:
- Proven leadership of marketing teams across digital, content, campaigns and events
- Commercially minded with a track record of delivering results through teams
- Experience working with faculties and professional services stakeholders
- Data-driven mindset with ability to design and optimise end-to-end recruitment journeys
Deputy Director - Student Recruitment Marketing employer: University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to numerous growth opportunities while contributing to impactful marketing strategies that shape the future of global student recruitment. Located in the vibrant city of Leeds, the university provides a supportive culture that values creativity and data-driven decision-making, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful difference in higher education.
