Head of Brand and Marketing

  • Michael Page
  • City, London
  • Apr 07, 2026
Seasonal Sales & Marketing

Job Description

You will serve as the university's marketing expert and brand guardian, leading an innovative strategy aligned with institutional and the university's strategic goals.

Client Details

University in London who are looking for an interim Head of Brand and Marketing

Description

Lead marketing, content, social media, and brand teams to deliver campaigns that support recruitment and reputation.

Plan and deliver annual marketing activity across UG, Clearing, PGT, and PGR with key stakeholders.

Oversee social media strategy, brand consistency, and Brand Centre management

Deliver high-impact campaigns and manage media agencies to maximise ROI

Coordinate advertising across key markets and produce high-quality content

Use data and insights to optimise performance, conversion, and reporting

Collaborate with Faculty teams to ensure integrated marketing activity

Drive innovation by applying marketing trends and best practice

Lead training and knowledge sharing in digital and content skills

Monitor, evaluate, and continuously improve campaign performance

Represent the Directorate and align teams to a shared strategy

Manage budgets and lead major projects

Profile

Experience

  • Leading brand and campaign marketing in large organisations.
  • Managing multi-channel projects, teams (2+), and agencies on time and budget.
  • Budgeting and financial oversight.

Skills

  • Integrated marketing and digital expertise.
  • Strong communication, presentation, problem-solving, and data analysis.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent in marketing or related field.

Key Attributes

  • Strategic, results-driven, and collaborative.
  • Integrity, diplomacy, and cultural awareness.

Job Offer

6 month position

Grade 9 role

Split between 2 locations - 2 days in the office- South London

ASAP start

Amazing brand role within an HE brand