Head of Digital Experience, Marketing and Communications

Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom

6/12/2025

Head Of Digital Experience, Marketing And Communications

This is an exciting time to join the University. In July 2023 , we launched our new strategy – Wielding Brunel’s World-class Difference – which aims to propel Brunel to new heights and establish us as a world-leading technical university, and we are on a positive trajectory.

College / Directorate

Communications, Marketing & Student Recruitment

Directorate

Business Operations

Department

Marketing & Communications

Team

Marketing and Communications

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Posted Date

12/06/2025

Closing Date

20/06/2025

Ref No

4852

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Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 9 from: £53,202 to £62,829 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £66,437 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through exceptional contribution.

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

This is an exciting time to join the University. In July 2023 , we launched our new strategy – Wielding Brunel’s World-class Difference – which aims to propel Brunel to new heights and establish us as a world-leading technical university, and we are on a positive trajectory. In the past two years, we have climbed more than 70 places over the 2024 and 2025 QS League Table surveys, our National Student Survey results, and key research metrics.

Brunel’s Marketing and Communications department plays a critical strategic role in shaping the University’s reputation, amplifying its brand, visibility, and deepening engagement with key audiences through powerful storytelling, integrated communications, and exceptional digital experiences.

We are now seeking a talented and creative individual with a hands-on approach to lead the development and delivery of Brunel’s digital experience, marketing and communications strategy and team. The role will oversee marketing, brand, digital content press, internal communications, CRM and print. You will also provide strategic oversight of the student experience and campaigns, working across the team to shape a seamless and effective digital presence and deliver an excellent return on our marketing investment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate practical knowledge of student recruitment, CRM and marketing practices, understanding the layers and complexities of the UK Higher Education environment. You will have extensive experience in developing and delivering a digital content strategy, including UX, UI and user behaviour, you will know current digital marketing trends and be aware of emerging platforms. As an expert in developing and implementing strategic, insight-led communication campaigns and optimising all digital platforms and channels you will play a key role in driving Brunel’s growth and increased visibility.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 20 June 2025

Interviews will take place during the week of Week commencing: 23 June 2025 in person

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: [email protected]

All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.

Brunel University London wishes to promote an inclusive and diverse workforce and create a culture that values the contribution of all backgrounds and communities. All employees will be recruited, selected and appointed in line with our equality and diversity policy.