Interim Director of Marketing, UK University

We’re supporting a UK university to identify an experienced interim leader to head up their Marketing, Student Recruitment and Communications function during a pivotal period of strategic focus and organisational change.

This senior leadership role carries a broad and impactful remit. You’ll be responsible for shaping and delivering the university’s UK and international recruitment strategy, leading on brand positioning, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring an integrated approach to internal and external communications. You’ll also oversee widening participation, digital marketing, alumni engagement, and philanthropic initiatives.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring strong leadership credibility, a collaborative instinct, and a data-led approach. The university is seeking someone who can challenge current plans with evidence, improve performance across the recruitment funnel, and bring clarity, focus and momentum to a complex agenda.

We’re looking for a senior interim with experience leading marketing and communications in complex environments, ideally within higher education, who can demonstrate:

1. A proven track record of delivering large-scale student recruitment campaigns
2. Experience navigating brand strategy, crisis communications, and digital transformation
3. Gravitas to influence senior stakeholders and work closely with executive leadership
4. Confident people leadership – with the ability to align, motivate and develop teams

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced, evolving settings and is energised by delivering impact through insight and influence.

To express interest or find out more, please contact Claire Lauder at claire.lauder@andersonquigley.com