Head of Marketing and Communications

HIJOBS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a Head of Marketing and Communications to lead its marketing and communication services. The role involves developing strategies to enhance the institution's reputation and involves leading a team for effective marketing. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant discipline and significant experience in communications and marketing, ideally with multi-channel project exposure. Salary ranges from £55,796 to £59,133 per annum.

Benefits

45 days annual leave per year

Local Government Pension Scheme

10% Membership Discount

Occupational sick pay scheme

Family friendly leave provisions

Employee Assistance Programmes

Lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme

£80 towards cost of glasses for VDU work

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in a communications discipline or related subject.
• Significant experience in a communications, marketing, or public relations role for a minimum of 5 years.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering marketing projects and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the College’s marketing and communication services.
• Develop and implement the College’s marketing and communications strategy.
• Maximize the College’s reputation and brand positioning.

Skills

Leadership and management

Multi-channel marketing

Public relations

Communications strategy

Education

Degree in communications or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Head of Marketing and Communications to be based at any of our UHI North, West and Hebrides campuses. Home working within NWH operating area/Inverness will be considered.

A college + university like no other
With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotland’s coastline. Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities.

Position: We are seeking a Head of Marketing and Communications to be based at any of our UHI North, West and Hebrides campuses. Home working within NWH operating area/Inverness will be considered.

Responsibilities: The Head of Marketing and Communications is responsible for the effective leadership and management of all aspects of the College’s marketing and communication services, both strategically and operationally. The post holder is responsible for the College’s marketing and communications strategy to maximise the College’s reputation and brand positioning.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will a degree or equivalent professional experience in a communications discipline or related subject and have significant experience in a Communications, marketing and/or public relations related role for a minimum of 5 years. Proven experience of designing and delivering multi-channel marketing projects and programmes.

A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.

Salary: £55,796 - £59,133 per annum, pro rata
Location: Any UHI North, West and Hebrides Campus. Home working within NWH operative area/Inverness will be considered
Working Hours: 35 hours, Permanent
Closing Date: 5pm, Tuesday 28th October 2025

Benefits of working for us:

• 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme
• £80 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work

To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email [e-mail]