Director of Marketing and Student Recruitment, University Academy 92 (A2207)

We are looking to second a committed and self-motivated individual to the role of Director of Marketing and Student Recruitment during the establishment phase of the University Academy 92 (UA92) partnership. 

UA92 is a first of its kind Higher Education initiative to establish a new model university which brings together the best of academia, business and sport. It is the result of a unique collaboration involving the Class of 92 (a group of former Manchester United players led by Gary Neville), Lancaster University, Lancashire County Cricket Club, Microsoft, Trafford College and Trafford Council. It will be based at a new campus in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester with the first students admitted to study degrees in the subject areas of Business, Media and Sport will be in September 2019.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Engagement, Lancaster University, you will be responsible for managing a professional marketing and student recruitment team within UA92. They will shape, implement and operationalise UA92’s Student Recruitment Strategy. The role is pivotal in ensuring UA92 meets its student number targets and therefore to the success or failure of the entire undertaking.The role holder will be a senior representative of UA92 to a range of senior decision-makers in external organisations, including schools and FE colleges. They will also be responsible for supporting B2B marketing efforts aimed at recruiting partners business willing to offer student placements. 

Applicants should contact Stuart Franklin, Director of Marketing and Engagement, Lancaster University for any questions or an informal discussion regarding the role: s.franklin@lancaster.ac.uk

The post is available with immediate effect on a fixed term or secondment basis until 31st July 2018 in the first instance.

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

Closing Date: 18 Feb 2018
Category: Professional/Senior Management