Head of Marketing

Posting date:	17 November 2025
Salary:	£60,982 to £70,589 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	17 December 2025
Location:	EH9 3JG
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	SRUC
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	REQ0408-62309

Summary

About The Team:

SRUC - a specialist higher education institution covering research, education & consulting services, focussing on the natural economy has an exciting and ambitious vision which will transform our reputation, brand and profile.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Deputy CEO & COO the Head of Marketing will play a key leadership role for developing and enhancing SRUC’s marketing activities, helping shape and deliver strategic, insight-led marketing across all audiences and markets as part of a coherent institutional approach.

The postholder will drive the strategic and operational management of marketing, ensuring delivery of the brand positioning, brand values and SRUC strategy in order to grow the institutions market shares within a highly competitive market, through effective marketing and communication and strong reputation management, to create and deliver a vibrant and cohesive brand and image for SRUC in line with the strategy.

Qualifications and experience required:

Essential

• Degree-level qualification (preferably in Marketing or related field) or equivalent professional experience.
  
• Extensive experience in leading strategic marketing functions within complex, multi-stakeholder environments, ideally in higher education sector
  
• Experience managing marketing teams and budgets, with a track record of delivering high-impact campaigns.
  
• Strong digital marketing expertise, including platform development and performance measurement.
  
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, internal communications, and external representation.
  
• Demonstrated success in managing external agencies, media relations, and marketing assets.
  
• Experience working in politically complex organisations and delivering strategic projects.
  
• Excellent communication, strategic planning, and influencing skills.
  

  Desirable

  • Membership of a professional body (e.g. CIM).
    
  • Senior-level experience in higher education or similar sectors.
    
  • Knowledge of student recruitment trends and rural Scotland issues.
    
  • Experience commissioning market research and applying insights.
    
  • Ability to measure and adapt communication strategies for impact.
    
  • Global brand and marketing experience.
    

    Personal Attributes

    • Strategic thinker with strong leadership presence and political acumen.
      
    • Creative, resourceful, and results driven.
      
    • Excellent relationship builder, confident across all levels.
      

      For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role, please download and fully read the Job Particulars document before applying.

      Eligibility for Sponsorship:

      This role may meet the eligibility for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route depending on individual circumstances. For non-UK nationals please check your eligibility prior to applying for the role.

      Admin ref: CFPS/EXEC/012/25

      Why work for SRUC?

      • Generous annual leave
        
      • Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer)
        
      • Cycle to work scheme
        
      • Discounted RAC Membership
        
      • Generous family leave
        
      • Flexible working patterns
        
      • Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
        
      • Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development
        

        How to Apply:

        Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply”.

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