We are seeking a collaborative, visionary, and values-led academic to lead the School of Dentistry, an internationally renowned and a leading centre of excellence in education, research, and clinical engagement. This is a pivotal, significant and complex leadership role representing an opportunity for an exceptional individual who can combine their academic leadership and commercial acumen to shape and advance the future of oral health and care in partnership with colleagues across the University, the NHS, and wider communities. You will bringtransformational academic leadershipand strategic insight, with the ability to foster inclusive collaboration and build trusted relationships across disciplines and institutions. With a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges in dental education and healthcare, you will work with our leadership teams and external partners to shape a future-facing agenda that strengthens research, enriches student education, and delivers real-world impact in oral health and wellbeing. Your leadership will support our vision to provide a transformative, values-driven and exceptional educational experience, informed by world-leading interdisciplinary research. You'll play a key role in preparing students to thrive in a changing global context, while also contributing to positive health outcomes for communities locally, nationally, and globally. Reporting into the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Medicine & Health, the Dean will lead the development and delivery of the School's academic strategy and priorities through the Faculty's ' Learn Together, Work Together ' ethos. This is underpinned by the University Values of Collaboration, Compassion, Inclusivity and Integrity. You will help shape a culture where staff and students are supported and inspired to achieve their full potential, and where innovation, inclusion, and excellence are championed to deliver world-leading research and an exceptional student experience in an international and interdisciplinary context. As a senior leader within the Faculty, you will also contribute to broader strategic initiatives, representing the School and Faculty within the University and across the wider sector. You will serve as an external ambassador, helping to influence health education policy and shape the future of dental and oral health services through strong partnerships with NHS organisations, local authorities, and national networks. We are looking for a credible, politically astute, and forward-looking leader with a track record of enabling academic excellence, leading change through collaboration, and engaging others in a shared vision. You will bring a clear understanding of the evolving higher education and healthcare landscapes, and how academic leadership can help meet today's complex national and global challenges. If you are inspired by this opportunity and ready to contribute your leadership, insight, and experience to a thriving, inclusive academic community, we would be delighted to hear from you. To find out more or have a confidential, informal discussion with the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Medicine & Health, Professor Mark Kearney please contact . A supporting statement of no more than 3 pages of A4, providing your vision for the School and how your knowledge and expertise equip you to carry out the role set out in the role profile. A curriculum vitae , detailing your qualifications and experience and most recent publications. Stakeholder and Interview Panel are likely to be held Friday 03 October 2025
Jun 26, 2025
Full time
We are seeking a collaborative, visionary, and values-led academic to lead the School of Dentistry, an internationally renowned and a leading centre of excellence in education, research, and clinical engagement. This is a pivotal, significant and complex leadership role representing an opportunity for an exceptional individual who can combine their academic leadership and commercial acumen to shape and advance the future of oral health and care in partnership with colleagues across the University, the NHS, and wider communities. You will bringtransformational academic leadershipand strategic insight, with the ability to foster inclusive collaboration and build trusted relationships across disciplines and institutions. With a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges in dental education and healthcare, you will work with our leadership teams and external partners to shape a future-facing agenda that strengthens research, enriches student education, and delivers real-world impact in oral health and wellbeing. Your leadership will support our vision to provide a transformative, values-driven and exceptional educational experience, informed by world-leading interdisciplinary research. You'll play a key role in preparing students to thrive in a changing global context, while also contributing to positive health outcomes for communities locally, nationally, and globally. Reporting into the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Medicine & Health, the Dean will lead the development and delivery of the School's academic strategy and priorities through the Faculty's ' Learn Together, Work Together ' ethos. This is underpinned by the University Values of Collaboration, Compassion, Inclusivity and Integrity. You will help shape a culture where staff and students are supported and inspired to achieve their full potential, and where innovation, inclusion, and excellence are championed to deliver world-leading research and an exceptional student experience in an international and interdisciplinary context. As a senior leader within the Faculty, you will also contribute to broader strategic initiatives, representing the School and Faculty within the University and across the wider sector. You will serve as an external ambassador, helping to influence health education policy and shape the future of dental and oral health services through strong partnerships with NHS organisations, local authorities, and national networks. We are looking for a credible, politically astute, and forward-looking leader with a track record of enabling academic excellence, leading change through collaboration, and engaging others in a shared vision. You will bring a clear understanding of the evolving higher education and healthcare landscapes, and how academic leadership can help meet today's complex national and global challenges. If you are inspired by this opportunity and ready to contribute your leadership, insight, and experience to a thriving, inclusive academic community, we would be delighted to hear from you. To find out more or have a confidential, informal discussion with the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Medicine & Health, Professor Mark Kearney please contact . A supporting statement of no more than 3 pages of A4, providing your vision for the School and how your knowledge and expertise equip you to carry out the role set out in the role profile. A curriculum vitae , detailing your qualifications and experience and most recent publications. Stakeholder and Interview Panel are likely to be held Friday 03 October 2025
Professor of Accounting, Finance, or Banking Are you an internationally recognised scholar in Accounting, Finance, or Banking, ready to shape the future of research and education at a world-leading Business School? Join a globally renowned Russell Group institution where pioneering research meets innovative teaching, and where your work can make a lasting impact on business and society. We are seeking an exceptional academic to lead transformative research, publish in top-tier journals, and inspire the next generation through outstanding teaching and academic leadership. About Us Ranked among the top 100 universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2025) and holding triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), Leeds University Business School is a prestigious faculty within the University of Leeds. With over 5,000 students from more than 100 countries, we are committed to delivering world-class education and research that makes a meaningful impact on business and society. Accounting and Finance Department Our Department has been named a 'Centre of Excellence' by the Chartered Banker's Institute (CBI), with research strengths in: We have invested over £1 million in specialised databases and support four dedicated research centres. In the past four years, our faculty have published over 45 articles in top-tier journals (CABS 4/4 ), and we collaborate widely with industry, government, and academic partners on high-impact projects. Learn more about us: . Our 'flagship' BSc Accounting & Finance programme is consistently ranked in the UK top 10, while our MSc Finance and Investment is ranked 36th globally and top 10 in the UK (QS 2025). Our MSc Banking and International Finance / BSc Banking and Finance are all accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) The Role We are looking to appoint a Professor of Accounting, Finance, or Bankin g who will: •Lead internationally recognised research •Publish in top-tier journals •Secure research funding and build strategic partnerships •Deliver outstanding teaching and mentorship •Contribute to academic leadership and departmental strategy You will play a key role in advancing our mission: "To make an exceptional impact on business and society globally through leadership in research and teaching." Our Offer The University of Leeds offers a range of benefits including excellent annual leave entitlement, generous pension schemes, family friendly policies, fitness and wellbeing facilities, and personal and professional development opportunities. To learn more follow the link to our benefits website . How to Apply Please submit your CV and a supporting statement addressing the criteria and demonstrating your suitability through relevant experience and achievements. Contact To arrange an informal discussion, or for any queries regarding the role, please contact:
Jun 17, 2025
Full time
Professor of Accounting, Finance, or Banking Are you an internationally recognised scholar in Accounting, Finance, or Banking, ready to shape the future of research and education at a world-leading Business School? Join a globally renowned Russell Group institution where pioneering research meets innovative teaching, and where your work can make a lasting impact on business and society. We are seeking an exceptional academic to lead transformative research, publish in top-tier journals, and inspire the next generation through outstanding teaching and academic leadership. About Us Ranked among the top 100 universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2025) and holding triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), Leeds University Business School is a prestigious faculty within the University of Leeds. With over 5,000 students from more than 100 countries, we are committed to delivering world-class education and research that makes a meaningful impact on business and society. Accounting and Finance Department Our Department has been named a 'Centre of Excellence' by the Chartered Banker's Institute (CBI), with research strengths in: We have invested over £1 million in specialised databases and support four dedicated research centres. In the past four years, our faculty have published over 45 articles in top-tier journals (CABS 4/4 ), and we collaborate widely with industry, government, and academic partners on high-impact projects. Learn more about us: . Our 'flagship' BSc Accounting & Finance programme is consistently ranked in the UK top 10, while our MSc Finance and Investment is ranked 36th globally and top 10 in the UK (QS 2025). Our MSc Banking and International Finance / BSc Banking and Finance are all accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) The Role We are looking to appoint a Professor of Accounting, Finance, or Bankin g who will: •Lead internationally recognised research •Publish in top-tier journals •Secure research funding and build strategic partnerships •Deliver outstanding teaching and mentorship •Contribute to academic leadership and departmental strategy You will play a key role in advancing our mission: "To make an exceptional impact on business and society globally through leadership in research and teaching." Our Offer The University of Leeds offers a range of benefits including excellent annual leave entitlement, generous pension schemes, family friendly policies, fitness and wellbeing facilities, and personal and professional development opportunities. To learn more follow the link to our benefits website . How to Apply Please submit your CV and a supporting statement addressing the criteria and demonstrating your suitability through relevant experience and achievements. Contact To arrange an informal discussion, or for any queries regarding the role, please contact:
This role is available to current employees within IT Services at the University of Leeds only Interview expected to be held 14 March 2025 This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Do you have experience in managing and overseeing large-scale IT systems? Have you had experience in implementing policy and process standards related to storage management? Do you have a track record of contributing to strategic projects with wide-reaching impacts, particularly in the field of IT solutions? The University of Leeds is one of the top 80 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. The Storage Team is focused on delivering storage space from on-premise and public cloud systems, making it easy and safe for our customers to archive, vault, protect and share data, as well as backing up servers, databases and applications. At present, we manage and oversee more than 10 petabytes of data with projections indicating substantial growth, particularly with the acceleration of University Research. You will focus on supporting Research Activity requiring support from Storage professionals. You will support the University's Research Activities, providing a flexible range of solutions to our Research Community to enable safe and secure data access in line with industry best practice. You will actively contribute to the implementation of the policy and process standards, service offerings and strategic projects with wide-reaching impacts across the University. You will play a part in shaping and standardising the delivery model and operational practices as we modernise our storage estate. You will take a role in the development of solutions for issues and problems aiming to raise the quality of the services delivered by the team, fostering a focus on continual service improvement throughout its provision. Leveraging your IT expertise, you will contribute to the development of a service aligned with industry best practices, IT standards and regulatory compliance. Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. What we offer in return 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year! Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. And much more! To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
This role is available to current employees within IT Services at the University of Leeds only Interview expected to be held 14 March 2025 This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Do you have experience in managing and overseeing large-scale IT systems? Have you had experience in implementing policy and process standards related to storage management? Do you have a track record of contributing to strategic projects with wide-reaching impacts, particularly in the field of IT solutions? The University of Leeds is one of the top 80 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. The Storage Team is focused on delivering storage space from on-premise and public cloud systems, making it easy and safe for our customers to archive, vault, protect and share data, as well as backing up servers, databases and applications. At present, we manage and oversee more than 10 petabytes of data with projections indicating substantial growth, particularly with the acceleration of University Research. You will focus on supporting Research Activity requiring support from Storage professionals. You will support the University's Research Activities, providing a flexible range of solutions to our Research Community to enable safe and secure data access in line with industry best practice. You will actively contribute to the implementation of the policy and process standards, service offerings and strategic projects with wide-reaching impacts across the University. You will play a part in shaping and standardising the delivery model and operational practices as we modernise our storage estate. You will take a role in the development of solutions for issues and problems aiming to raise the quality of the services delivered by the team, fostering a focus on continual service improvement throughout its provision. Leveraging your IT expertise, you will contribute to the development of a service aligned with industry best practices, IT standards and regulatory compliance. Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. What we offer in return 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year! Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. And much more! To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
This role is available to current employees at the University of Leeds only This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Are you committed to continuous improvement with the ability to work in partnership with stakeholders to deliver an exceptional student experience? Can you lead and influence, effectively planning and directing resources to meet key priorities and challenges? Working as part of the Student Education and Experience Directorates, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of key processes that ensure the quality and standards of the University's Student Education. You will have a key role in supporting faculties deliver the University's strategies and initiatives for Student Education and Experience. As a member of the Quality Assurance and Enhancement Team, you will work closely with colleagues in that team and with the Pro Deans for Student Education to help lead and support the business of the Faculty Taught Student Education Committees. You will require strong leadership skills to drive change and advance the University's strategies for Student Education, ensuring they are viable and deliver an exceptional student experience. You will work in partnership with the Schools to manage portfolio development plans and related Quality Assurance processes. You will manage and service committees and groups, lead portfolio, programme, and module review processes, and support new programme and module approval and implementation at both faculty and institutional levels. You will provide professional advice and guide decision-making on enhancements to the Faculty and University portfolio of programmes to improve the student experience. You will have experience of delivering continuous improvement and service excellence and the ability to lead and deliver change. You will have experience of influencing and negotiating effectively to achieve desired outcomes, building effective partnerships, and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: . 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year! Generous pension scheme plus life assurance - the University contributes 14.5% of salary Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes are also available. And much more! To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Lorraine Cross, Deputy Head, Quality Assurance and Enhancement Team
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
This role is available to current employees at the University of Leeds only This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Are you committed to continuous improvement with the ability to work in partnership with stakeholders to deliver an exceptional student experience? Can you lead and influence, effectively planning and directing resources to meet key priorities and challenges? Working as part of the Student Education and Experience Directorates, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of key processes that ensure the quality and standards of the University's Student Education. You will have a key role in supporting faculties deliver the University's strategies and initiatives for Student Education and Experience. As a member of the Quality Assurance and Enhancement Team, you will work closely with colleagues in that team and with the Pro Deans for Student Education to help lead and support the business of the Faculty Taught Student Education Committees. You will require strong leadership skills to drive change and advance the University's strategies for Student Education, ensuring they are viable and deliver an exceptional student experience. You will work in partnership with the Schools to manage portfolio development plans and related Quality Assurance processes. You will manage and service committees and groups, lead portfolio, programme, and module review processes, and support new programme and module approval and implementation at both faculty and institutional levels. You will provide professional advice and guide decision-making on enhancements to the Faculty and University portfolio of programmes to improve the student experience. You will have experience of delivering continuous improvement and service excellence and the ability to lead and deliver change. You will have experience of influencing and negotiating effectively to achieve desired outcomes, building effective partnerships, and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: . 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year! Generous pension scheme plus life assurance - the University contributes 14.5% of salary Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes are also available. And much more! To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Lorraine Cross, Deputy Head, Quality Assurance and Enhancement Team
The University of Leeds has been chosen by the UK government to lead the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre (RDNCC), and will be joined by 12 new Regional Research Delivery Networks (RRDNs), hosted by NHS organisations across the country to form the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN). The new NIHR RDN will operate as one unified organisation across England, balancing regional context, expertise and leadership with national coordination and strategy involving government policymakers. The RDNCC will work across England's health and care system, with staff in all settings, to support the effective and efficient initiation and delivery of research. The NIHR is funded through the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. The NIHR is a large, multifaceted and nationally distributed organisation. This role is part of a central communications team that works closely with NIHR national Coordinating Centres, and senior officers of the Department of Health Science, Research and Evidence Directorate. You will report into the NIHR Content and Social Media Lead and your activity is informed by and agreed with the DHSC. You will be responsible for leading on the development of corporate content, drawing on source materials and SME interviews as well as shaping / promoting NIHR's writing standards, house style, and tone of voice. This role will support the NIHR Content and Social Media Lead to delivery commitments set out in the NIHR annual content plan, and the NIHR Head of Web Communications in relation to content published on the NIHR website. You will also contribute to optimising team systems and processes. As part of the central communications team for NIHR you will work closely with coordinating centre communications teams. You will work collaboratively with individuals and groups across the NIHR and with external stakeholders in a host of settings. This role requires national travel. Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: Contact Information To explore this post further or for any queries, please contact Alice Ford, NIHR Content and Social Media Lead email: Closing Date: Sunday 23 February 2025 To apply, please click "Visit Website" button below.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
The University of Leeds has been chosen by the UK government to lead the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre (RDNCC), and will be joined by 12 new Regional Research Delivery Networks (RRDNs), hosted by NHS organisations across the country to form the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN). The new NIHR RDN will operate as one unified organisation across England, balancing regional context, expertise and leadership with national coordination and strategy involving government policymakers. The RDNCC will work across England's health and care system, with staff in all settings, to support the effective and efficient initiation and delivery of research. The NIHR is funded through the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. The NIHR is a large, multifaceted and nationally distributed organisation. This role is part of a central communications team that works closely with NIHR national Coordinating Centres, and senior officers of the Department of Health Science, Research and Evidence Directorate. You will report into the NIHR Content and Social Media Lead and your activity is informed by and agreed with the DHSC. You will be responsible for leading on the development of corporate content, drawing on source materials and SME interviews as well as shaping / promoting NIHR's writing standards, house style, and tone of voice. This role will support the NIHR Content and Social Media Lead to delivery commitments set out in the NIHR annual content plan, and the NIHR Head of Web Communications in relation to content published on the NIHR website. You will also contribute to optimising team systems and processes. As part of the central communications team for NIHR you will work closely with coordinating centre communications teams. You will work collaboratively with individuals and groups across the NIHR and with external stakeholders in a host of settings. This role requires national travel. Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: Contact Information To explore this post further or for any queries, please contact Alice Ford, NIHR Content and Social Media Lead email: Closing Date: Sunday 23 February 2025 To apply, please click "Visit Website" button below.
Fantastic opportunity to join the University of Leeds in a newly created role A senior and influential role within the wider team About Our Client This is an exciting time to join the University of Leeds, in 2021 we published our new 10-year values driven strategy: Universal values, Global Change. At the heart of this strategy is the ambition to create stronger impact locally, nationally and globally; harnessing our expertise to drive change and help create a more equitable and sustainable future. The Vice-Chancellor Simone Buitendijk and the University's leadership team are focused on creating an equal and diverse values-driven organisation. We aim to create an inclusive environment that attracts, develops and retains the best staff and students from all backgrounds, supporting them to achieve their ambitions and, in so doing, contributing to our institutional strategic aims. Job Description The University of Leeds continues to see growth in their online education portfolio and to support our ambitious development plans we are creating a team dedicated to the development and delivery of our online learning portfolio. The Head of Online Marketing will oversee the strategy and delivery of marketing plans that drive enquiries for online programmes, short courses and microcredentials. This role will be metrics driven to achieve KPI's related to leads and enquiries for online programmes. To build our marketing capabilities in this area, we are looking for a Head of Online Marketing who will be responsible for developing a digital marketing strategy that delivers demand generation and conversion optimisation at the appropriate stages in the online learner journey and in line with agreed KPIs. The successful candidate will develop a funnel strategy that utilises impactful content campaigns, SEO and behavioural analytics to achieve agreed KPIs and are sustainable and scalable for future automation. Working as part of the wider University marketing team and reporting to the Marketing Director (Education Portfolio), you will have responsibility for leading and managing the online marketing team. As a newly created position, the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to build their own team of digital marketing experts responsible for building brand awareness of our online portfolio and driving learner enrolments. The role will lead on the selection and management of the appropriate external agency relationships. The Head of Online Marketing will work closely with internal colleagues from digital education, marketing, communications, IT, admissions and other senior stakeholders. They will also collaborate with stakeholders from our external strategic partnerships; Pearson, Coursera and FutureLearn. This will involve gathering, analysing and presenting intelligence from internal and external sources to inform a market-driven strategy aligned with enrolment KPI's and the Universities, Digital Transformation Strategy. What will you bring to the role? Develop and evolve strong value propositions for the online portfolio, making it relevant to a wide range of audiences/learners and aligning into the content strategy Develop short and long term marketing strategies that achieve brand awareness, lead generation and enrolment targets Continually analyse the learner journey and identify top-of-funnel and middle-of-funnel strategies that further qualify and engage prospects Research, create, and maintain learner personas at a brand and programme level Play a pivotal role in developing and delivering an online learner journey utilising existing web resources and developing innovative solutions for the future Develop and deliver impactful campaigns that drive qualified leads and enrollments Work with University partners to employ a successful SEO strategy and in line with this, develop content marketing that aligns with user interests and core business/marketing objectives Analyse and report on campaign and pipeline performance and continuously adapt tactics to optimise conversion rates Generate new ideas for content and possible media partnerships that leverage the unique strengths of our programmes and higher education partnerships Work closely with external agencies and oversee their execution of our specific campaigns and SEO needs, with a focus on organic search strategy Reporting to the Marketing Director and working closely with key stakeholders, in particular the Leeds Online Director and management team, ensuring effective strategies to deliver against strategic objectives/KPIs Work with academic colleagues to actively manage the online portfolio, develop new programmes and recommend and agree pricing and scholarship strategies and student number plans Collaborate with marketing colleagues to ensure our online education is appropriately positioned within the University's marketing strategy, ensuring clarity of proposition and targeted audience engagement The Successful Applicant Experience of leading campaign management and digital strategies within a competitive product/retail environment Collaborative team-player with a solutions-oriented mindset and an ability to manage goals with cross-functional teams, preferably in a matrix organisation Respected people manager who motivates and prioritises the development of their team Experience of managing strategic partners and marketing/digital agencies A proven track record of creating digital experiences for a customer acquisition funnel Data driven and able to effectively interpret analytics in tactics that meet agreed KPIs Strong knowledge of on-page SEO and its relationship with content marketing Understanding of web development, search signals including backlinks, social media, and keywords Prior experience of implementing marketing technology including CRM and automation Able to communicate effectively across mediums Excel in a fast-paced environment and adhere to tight deadlines with minimal oversight Flexible in responding to changes and business priorities Embraces change and enjoys learning new platforms, programs, etc. What's on Offer 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's over 40 days a year! Generous pension scheme - the University contributes 21.6% of salary; Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls; Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and more; Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPSZJNZ
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
Fantastic opportunity to join the University of Leeds in a newly created role A senior and influential role within the wider team About Our Client This is an exciting time to join the University of Leeds, in 2021 we published our new 10-year values driven strategy: Universal values, Global Change. At the heart of this strategy is the ambition to create stronger impact locally, nationally and globally; harnessing our expertise to drive change and help create a more equitable and sustainable future. The Vice-Chancellor Simone Buitendijk and the University's leadership team are focused on creating an equal and diverse values-driven organisation. We aim to create an inclusive environment that attracts, develops and retains the best staff and students from all backgrounds, supporting them to achieve their ambitions and, in so doing, contributing to our institutional strategic aims. Job Description The University of Leeds continues to see growth in their online education portfolio and to support our ambitious development plans we are creating a team dedicated to the development and delivery of our online learning portfolio. The Head of Online Marketing will oversee the strategy and delivery of marketing plans that drive enquiries for online programmes, short courses and microcredentials. This role will be metrics driven to achieve KPI's related to leads and enquiries for online programmes. To build our marketing capabilities in this area, we are looking for a Head of Online Marketing who will be responsible for developing a digital marketing strategy that delivers demand generation and conversion optimisation at the appropriate stages in the online learner journey and in line with agreed KPIs. The successful candidate will develop a funnel strategy that utilises impactful content campaigns, SEO and behavioural analytics to achieve agreed KPIs and are sustainable and scalable for future automation. Working as part of the wider University marketing team and reporting to the Marketing Director (Education Portfolio), you will have responsibility for leading and managing the online marketing team. As a newly created position, the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to build their own team of digital marketing experts responsible for building brand awareness of our online portfolio and driving learner enrolments. The role will lead on the selection and management of the appropriate external agency relationships. The Head of Online Marketing will work closely with internal colleagues from digital education, marketing, communications, IT, admissions and other senior stakeholders. They will also collaborate with stakeholders from our external strategic partnerships; Pearson, Coursera and FutureLearn. This will involve gathering, analysing and presenting intelligence from internal and external sources to inform a market-driven strategy aligned with enrolment KPI's and the Universities, Digital Transformation Strategy. What will you bring to the role? Develop and evolve strong value propositions for the online portfolio, making it relevant to a wide range of audiences/learners and aligning into the content strategy Develop short and long term marketing strategies that achieve brand awareness, lead generation and enrolment targets Continually analyse the learner journey and identify top-of-funnel and middle-of-funnel strategies that further qualify and engage prospects Research, create, and maintain learner personas at a brand and programme level Play a pivotal role in developing and delivering an online learner journey utilising existing web resources and developing innovative solutions for the future Develop and deliver impactful campaigns that drive qualified leads and enrollments Work with University partners to employ a successful SEO strategy and in line with this, develop content marketing that aligns with user interests and core business/marketing objectives Analyse and report on campaign and pipeline performance and continuously adapt tactics to optimise conversion rates Generate new ideas for content and possible media partnerships that leverage the unique strengths of our programmes and higher education partnerships Work closely with external agencies and oversee their execution of our specific campaigns and SEO needs, with a focus on organic search strategy Reporting to the Marketing Director and working closely with key stakeholders, in particular the Leeds Online Director and management team, ensuring effective strategies to deliver against strategic objectives/KPIs Work with academic colleagues to actively manage the online portfolio, develop new programmes and recommend and agree pricing and scholarship strategies and student number plans Collaborate with marketing colleagues to ensure our online education is appropriately positioned within the University's marketing strategy, ensuring clarity of proposition and targeted audience engagement The Successful Applicant Experience of leading campaign management and digital strategies within a competitive product/retail environment Collaborative team-player with a solutions-oriented mindset and an ability to manage goals with cross-functional teams, preferably in a matrix organisation Respected people manager who motivates and prioritises the development of their team Experience of managing strategic partners and marketing/digital agencies A proven track record of creating digital experiences for a customer acquisition funnel Data driven and able to effectively interpret analytics in tactics that meet agreed KPIs Strong knowledge of on-page SEO and its relationship with content marketing Understanding of web development, search signals including backlinks, social media, and keywords Prior experience of implementing marketing technology including CRM and automation Able to communicate effectively across mediums Excel in a fast-paced environment and adhere to tight deadlines with minimal oversight Flexible in responding to changes and business priorities Embraces change and enjoys learning new platforms, programs, etc. What's on Offer 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's over 40 days a year! Generous pension scheme - the University contributes 21.6% of salary; Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls; Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and more; Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPSZJNZ