Job Description

Ref Number

B04-06599

Professional Expertise

External Engagement, Communications, Marketing and Events

Department

UCL BEAMS (B04)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

54,931-64,644

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

Yes

Closing Date

22-Oct-2025

About us

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University College London (UCL)

UCL is a multi-disciplinary university with a population of over 13,000 staff and 38,000 students from 150 different countries. Degree programmes are provided in Arts and Humanities, Built Environment, Brain Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Education, Laws, Life Sciences, Mathematical & Physical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Population Health Sciences and Social and Historical Sciences.



For more information see http://www.ucl.ac.uk/about

UCL Engineering

Engineering Sciences comprises ten academic departments that undertake research and teaching across a wide range of disciplines. Our scientists and engineers take discoveries from fundamentals to practice, producing innovative technological solutions to challenging problems. It is a dynamic and growing Faculty, with a strong vision and desire to use our talents to 'Change the world'.



For more information see www.ucl.ac.uk/engineering

Digital Innovation Unit

The Digital Innovation Unit is a capability within the Faculty of UCL Engineering and the first of its kind in UCL, if not the UK. Its mission is to develop a model for the 'Faculty of the Future', by applying digital innovation to all aspects of academic practice: research, teaching, knowledge transfer and professional services.



The Unit seeks to advance the strategic mission of the Faculty by identifying business problems and areas for improvement; designing, developing and implementing solutions, transforming working practices; and providing coaching, mentoring and training for Faculty Staff. In addition to delivering new systems and processes, it aims to transform the working culture of professional staff in the Faculty, by empowering them to take the lead in addressing their own professional challenges through digital innovation.

About the role

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This is a 12 months fixed term role

until October 2026, in the first instance.

The role is a key point of interface between academic departments and UCL's central Communications and Marketing strategy and operations. Principal duties relate to UCL Engineering and include responsibilities to:


Develop and implement the faculty's digital student recruitment marketing strategies across Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught and Postgraduate Research. Provide strategic advice and guidance on undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment issues to academic and professional services staff Develop and manage student recruitment projects such as the development of high-quality student recruitment materials, which support student recruitment, from initial enquiry to enrolment. The role will suit an experienced marketing professional who is able to set the strategy for the faculty on student recruitment marketing, responding to the challenges of the future.

The post holder will update and maintain department websites in relation to course information on undergraduate, postgraduate and post-graduate research courses. This will include writing, editing and uploading content, and selecting and sizing images and multimedia



The post-holder will liaise with a variety of stakeholders, including Deans, departmental administrators, academic colleagues, and central teams across UCL's Communications and Marketing division and Registry (specifically Admissions), as well as external partners and institutions.

About you

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The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:


Relevant first degree or equivalent experience. Professional background in HE student recruitment. Experience of managing and liaising with external designers and printers Proven ability to develop and deliver strategies relating to student recruitment marketing Ability to build productive relationships and networks with academic and professional services colleagues at all levels Understanding and experience of UK higher education administration, specifically in a student recruitment and marketing context

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. Please also read the attached Candidate Guidance document.

All applications must include a supporting statement telling us, using examples, how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description. Applications without a supporting statement will be rejected.

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

If you have any queries about the role or application process, have any technical issues, or need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, please contact the staffing team at faceng.facultyhr@ucl.ac.uk

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits some of which are listed below:


41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan Immigration loan Relocation scheme for certain posts On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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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.