About us

The UCL School of Management is home to UCL’s business and management research and education programmes. The School has forged a reputation for world-leading research and teaching in the areas of innovation management, the creation and growth of technology-intensive organisations, business analytics, and entrepreneurship.

The research undertaken at the UCL School of Management has been rated as ‘world-leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ in the Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF), placing us 2nd in the UK for Business and Management.

The School is home to over 2,000 students, with more than 55% from outside the UK. The School’s faculty members also come from all over the world, with PhDs from Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Columbia, UCLA, Northwestern, Cornell, Duke, Cambridge, and London Business School.

The UCL School of Management takes full advantage of being part of a world-leading university through its interdisciplinary outlook. It builds on close collaborations in both research and education with other UCL departments, including computer science, engineering, economics, psychology, public policy, statistics, and medical sciences.

Further information about the School can be found here.

About the role

The post holder will design and deliver a strategic plan to meet our student recruitment targets for the portfolio of UG and PGT programmes within UCL School of Management. This is key to the financial viability of the School of Management and its presence in Canary Wharf.

They will be responsible, along with the Director of Communications and Marketing, for leading the critical function of student recruitment for both UG and PGT through, for example, open days, taster and introduction events, digital advertising and marketing, provision of appropriate UCL School of Management content and other assets and collateral such as photography and videography.

They will also be responsible for establishing the guidelines, principles, and practices that weave the School of Management into all the touchpoints and activities across the prospective student journey.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. Please also read the attached Candidate Guidance document. When completing your supporting statement, please tell us, using examples, how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description.

Please note that this is a maternity cover post, fixed term for 12 months.

Salary details: UCL Grade 8 £52,762 - £62,035 (including London Allowance)

If you have any queries about the role or need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible online format to apply for this job, please contact mgmt-hrsom@ucl.ac.uk.

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About you

The successful candidate will have experience in designing and delivering effective engagement programmes and events, with a strong track record in implementing successful marketing and recruitment strategies within complex institutions. Their in-depth knowledge of Higher Education policy and the evolving role of universities will enable them to navigate sector developments and contribute to informed decision-making.

A strong understanding of the rapidly evolving digital landscape is essential, including the interplay between SEO, paid activity, content, and social media in the context of student recruitment and events. Educated to a degree level (or with significant relevant experience in Higher Education or a similar environment), they will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. This includes the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to a range of internal and external stakeholders, adapting their approach to suit different audiences.

What we offer

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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion here. 

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