Overview

Newcastle University are seeking to recruit a Director of Marketing, Global Recruitment & Admissions. This role is central to the university's future, it is an opportunity to build and deliver a strategic plan that connects Newcastle with the world. Newcastle University believes in the power of research and education to transform lives and communities. The university is proud of its heritage, values, and people, and is looking for a leader who shares its vision and is ready to help shape the next chapter of the university's story. The global campuses in Malaysia and Singapore have led the way for transnational education, with a portfolio that is expanding.

You will bring expertise that will help us identify new opportunities that build our international profile and reputation and lead and motivate a team of directors responsible for marketing, student recruitment and admissions and the international office. This role requires vision, energy, and a collaborative spirit—someone who can turn strategy into action and lead with purpose and empathy. If you are a strategic leader with a global outlook, a passion for higher education, and a commitment to excellence, we look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of directors responsible for marketing, student recruitment and admissions and the international office.
• Identify opportunities to build Newcastle's international profile and reputation and deliver a strategic plan that connects the university with the world.
• Turn strategy into action with vision, energy, collaboration, purpose and empathy.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Strategic leadership with a global outlook, a passion for higher education, and a commitment to excellence.

Remuneration and Location

• Salary: Competitive
• Location: Newcastle

Interviews

• Interviews scheduled: TBC

How to apply

Applications should be made via email to simon@dixonwalter.co.uk and must include on separate documents:

• a letter of application (up to 2 pages) setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the person specification
• a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV)
• details of three referees and notice period (referees will not be contacted without your permission)
• a completed Personal Details Form (available above)

Closing date for applications is 12th October 2025. Final interviews are expected to take place in person on a date to be confirmed.

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Office locations

Edinburgh Office: 50 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7HF. Phone: 0131 202 1000

London Office: Golden Cross House, 8 Duncannon St, Charing Cross, London, WC2N 4JF