Job Description

Ref Number

B23-00155

Professional Expertise

External Engagement, Communications, Marketing and Events

Department

Vice-President (External Engagement) (B23)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

43,981-52,586

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

Yes

Closing Date

15-Oct-2025

About us

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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 the first to welcome women to university education. Today UCL has over 40,000 students and 13,000 staff and is one of the world's top 10 universities. The Vice-President External Engagement (VPEE) team delivers communications and marketing activity for UCL, working to ensure UCL's public prominence, reputation and influence reflects the university's excellence in knowledge creation, education, and innovation.



The department of the Vice-President External Engagement 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

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UCL is seeking a

Brand Creative Executive

to help bring our refreshed brand to life as we approach our 200th anniversary in 2026. This newly created role will play a vital part in shaping compelling graphics, imagery and visual content that reflects UCL's unique identity and engages audiences worldwide.



Reporting to the Senior Brand Creative Manager, you will develop and deliver visual content strategies across a wide variety of media, from photography and graphics to animations, video and campaign assets. You will work closely with colleagues across the Brand Team, Strategic Communications and the wider Marketing community to produce creative content that tells UCL's story with impact and consistency.



In this role you will:


Design short- and long-form branded content for internal and external audiences, including social media, recruitment materials and promotional campaigns. Ensure the UCL brand is applied consistently across print, digital, presentations, publications and websites. Manage and curate a central library of assets for use by the wider UCL community. Act as a brand ambassador, presenting new content and sharing best practice across the university.
You will also play a hands-on role in flagship events such as graduation ceremonies and Open Days, bringing the brand to life at some of UCL's most high-profile moments.



This is an exciting opportunity to shape how UCL presents itself to the world at a pivotal time in our history, ensuring our refreshed brand is communicated with creativity, consistency and impact.


This is a hybrid role with 40% of working time on the UCL campus in Bloomsbury, London W1. This is a full-time fixed term post and is available to

start from 5 January 2026 and is funded until 31 July 2026.


To be considered, please apply with a copy of your CV and 'customised' cover letter and link to an online portfolio which best demonstrates your experience and skills for the position.

The creative portfolio should include integrated channels, including websites, social, video,

print/publications, environmental / digital displays, events.



Job Ref: B23-00155



Closing Date: 15-10-2025 - 23:59 (UK time)

About you

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As a Brand professional, you have a strong grasp of design principles, typography, colour theory, layout and composition and are able to apply these creatively and effectively across a wide range of design projects.



You understand how to work within branding systems and have previous experience of applying visual identities in creative and consistent ways. An awareness of accessibility is central to your practice, and you will be confident designing in line with WCAG 2.2AA guidelines to ensure content is inclusive and accessible to all audiences.



The role requires excellent communication and relationship-building skills. You will be confident engaging stakeholders, presenting concepts, and tailoring content for a variety of audiences. Additionally, with your strong verbal and written skills you have the ability to adapt visual storytelling to meet the needs of diverse communities.



You will also be able to demonstrate the following:


Hold a post-graduate degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Interaction Design, Media, Communications (or a related discipline), or equivalent experience An ability to evaluate and refine creative outputs using testing, usability and impact metrics. A curiosity for new design techniques and emerging trends, with a focus on strengthening UCL's reputation and exploring new opportunities for communication.

Although not essential, any experience using AI tools to develop visual concepts and proof-of-concepts would be beneficial.

What we offer

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Standard UCL Benefits:

41 days' holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days) Option to purchase 5 additional days' annual leave Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and immigration loan Relocation support for eligible posts On-site nursery and gym Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay Staff Support Service (employee assistance programme) Discounted medical insurance

Full details: UCL Rewards and Benefits.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.



We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL's workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and - for Grade 9 and 10 roles - women.



Read more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.



Applicants should also familiarise themselves with UCL's policies on: Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Personal Relationships Policy