Job Description
Marketing & Communications Manager (Student Recruitment)
College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences (MVLS)
Location: University of Glasgow
Vacancy Reference: 172072
Salary: Grade 7 – £40,497 to £45,413 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Open-ended (35 hours per week)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Marketing & Communications Manager (Student Recruitment) to join the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences at the University of Glasgow. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and driving undergraduate student recruitment strategy in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities.
In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of marketing and communications activity focused on undergraduate student recruitment. You will work closely with the academic community and External Relations teams to ensure that our portfolio of undergraduate (UG), postgraduate taught (PGT), and postgraduate research (PGR) programmes remains competitive, relevant, and aligned with institutional strategy, market demand, and global education trends.
About You
We’re looking for a confident communicator and strategic thinker with:
- Proven experience in student recruitment marketing, ideally within higher education
- Strong leadership and project management skills
- The ability to build relationships and collaborate across academic and professional service teams
- A track record of developing impactful campaigns and driving engagement through multi-channel marketing strategies
This is a key role where you’ll help shape the student experience from first interaction through to enrolment, contributing to the continued success of a globally recognised institution.
Why Join Us?
The University of Glasgow ranks among the world’s top 100 universities and is 12th globally in the THE World Impact Rankings 2024, reflecting our commitment not just to academic excellence, but to making a difference in the world.
Joining our team means becoming part of a community of world changers, dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in education and research.
Visa Sponsorship
The University of Glasgow is a licensed sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa route. This role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on whether tradeable points can be used under UKVI rules.
For more information, please visit: gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Ready to lead impactful student recruitment strategies at one of the UK’s most respected institutions? We’d love to hear from you.