Associate Director - Marketing and Communications

Colleges Sport Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Health Care Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Christmas Closure

Volunteering Day leave

Flexible - hybrid working

Wellbeing and Social activities

Learning and Development opportunities

Job summary

BUCS is seeking an Associate Director - Marketing & Communications to provide strategic leadership for its marketing and communications function in London. You will drive growth in profile and impact, leading campaigns and channels that engage students, member institutions and partners.

Reporting to the CEO, you will shape BUCS’ marketing strategy, collaborate across teams, and champion a joined-up approach to communications that delivers measurable impact for sport in higher education.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing and communications leadership is essential.
• Ability to drive strategic initiatives and campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for BUCS’ marketing and communications.
• Lead development and delivery of campaigns across channels to grow profile and reach.
• Collaborate with member institutions, students, partners and stakeholders.
• Report to the CEO and contribute to senior leadership discussions.

Job description

• Associate Director - Marketing and Communications

Associate Director - Marketing and Communications

British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS)

Details

Closing date: 19 November 2026
Location: London
Region: United Kingdom
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: Up to £64,000 (GBP)

Description

About the Role

With a new broadcast deal for our premier sporting competition, rapid and significant recent commercial growth, and an ambitious organisational strategy to grow the profile and impact of sport and active participation in higher education, this role provides a unique opportunity for the right Marketing and Communications professional.

The Associate Director – Marketing & Communications will provide strategic leadership and direction for BUCS’ marketing and communications, ensuring our approach is contemporary, creative, inclusive and aligned with our organisational strategy. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to the collective leadership and strategic development of BUCS, while leading the development and delivery of marketing, communications, content, campaigns and channels that strengthen our profile, reach and reputation across sport and Higher Education.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, member institutions, students, commercial partners and wider stakeholders, you will use your marketing expertise to maximise engagement, demonstrate the value of university sport and unlock commercial potential. Reporting to the CEO, you will champion a joined‑up approach to marketing and communications that delivers meaningful impact for students, members and partners.

BUCS prides itself on being an ambitious and challenging place to work, where staff enjoy work, embrace development opportunities, and have fun.

Benefits include:

• Paid Health Care Plan
• Tax-free - Cycle to work scheme
• Christmas Closure
• Volunteering Day leave
• Flexible - hybrid working
• Wellbeing and Social activities
• Company-supported Learning and Development opportunities

Applicants should have the right to work in the UK and will be asked to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK before employment is confirmed.

Data Protection Statement

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