ABOUT US

UCL is a radically different university. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, we were the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and first to welcome women to university education. Today UCL has over 50,000 students and 16,000 staff and is one of the world’s top 10 universities.
The department of the Vice President External Engagement (VPEE) coordinates UCL’s engagement with a range of audiences, raising the university’s profile and influence, and managing its reputation. It promotes the public value of UCL’s research and partnerships to the future of Britain and globally. It is a service-driven function made up of communications and marketing professionals who deliver sector-leading media relations, public affairs, institutional communications, brand and integrated marketing, student recruitment, and events.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Interim Director of Marketing will provide strategic marketing leadership and direction across UCL, within VPEE and across the faculties with responsibility for delivering the rollout of the refreshed UCL brand and building engagement and advocacy through integrated cross channel marketing activities.
Reporting to the Vice-President (External Engagement), the Interim Director of Marketing will work in partnership with senior colleagues in VPEE and across the university to deliver multi-channel marketing activity, with a focus on attracting the best students across the world to UCL.
They will be responsible for leading, supporting and guiding the Brand and Marcomms teams during an exciting period, including the rollout of a refreshed brand visual identity and narrative, the launch of our bicentenary celebrations, and a number of changes across our digital estate.
Please note, this is a full-time fixed-term role available with an immediate start from mid-September 2025 and is funded until mid-June 2026. The role will be offered on a hybrid working basis, with a minimum of 2-days onsite at our London Kings Cross office and Gower Street campus.
Job Ref: B23-00149
Closing Date: 21/08/2025 – 23:59 (UK time)

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc