Executive Director of Communications, Marketing and Engagement

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Company

The hirify.global is a globally recognised higher education institution with strong research, education, innovation and civic connections.

What you will do

• Advise the President, Vice-Chancellor and senior leaders on communications, engagement, reputation and strategic decisions.
• Lead integrated internal and external communications, student and University marketing, media relations, public affairs, brand, campaigns, social media and creative services.
• Strengthen the University's reputation, identity, audience relationships and global influence.
• Transform the communications and marketing directorate by shaping its structure, capabilities and ways of working.
• Champion the responsible use of digital platforms, data, automation and AI to improve campaigns, audience engagement and operational effectiveness.
• Build collaboration between central and local teams while developing talented multidisciplinary staff.

Requirements

• Substantial senior leadership experience in communications, marketing, corporate or external affairs, reputation or a related discipline.
• Evidence of delivering strategies that strengthened organisational profile and engagement.
• Experience advising chief executives, boards or senior leadership teams in complex, highly scrutinised environments.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience transforming multidisciplinary functions, developing teams and building new capabilities.
• Technological confidence, including successful digital and social media campaigns and understanding of emerging technologies and measurable impact.

Nice to have

• Experience in higher education, a complex knowledge-intensive organisation or an internationally focused organisation.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to the University's Manchester 2035 strategy, From Manchester for the World.
• Public-purpose environment focused on research, education, innovation and contribution to society.
• Inclusive and collaborative working culture.
• Support and reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.