Head of Brand and Communications

1 day ago


Manchester, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Job Title: Head of Brand and Communications - Unit M

Location: Oxford Road, Manchester

Salary: UoM Grade 8 £58,596- £69,757

Job type: Full Time, Permanent. 35 hours per week/ 1.0 FTE

Closing date: 12/01/2025

About the role:

The role's purpose is to develop and implement a content marketing strategy, enhancing Unit M's brand and the University's global innovation reputation. This involves leading campaigns, collaborating with Unit M's team, and coordinating professional communications across internal and external channels.

About Unit M:

Unit M is the University of Manchester's new innovation unit. It exists to unlock the full innovation impact of our University on our region and the world around us. It does this by accelerating access to world-leading innovation talent and assets, and inventing new ways to partner. This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of the founding Unit M team and to help shape the future of the University and the region.

“The transformative potential of fully embracing innovation cannot be understated, both for the region and for the UK more widely. Unit M lies at the heart of the University’s ambition to power an inclusive economy, positioning Manchester as a central player on the global stage to accelerate growth for all in society.”

Further information and how to apply:

For further details about the vacancy, Unit M and the University of Manchester please download the candidate brochure at the bottom of this advert.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Applications will close at midnight on the closing date. 

We will not be instructing recruitment agencies to support with this search, and any CV's received from recruitment agencies will be considered a gift.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of: Head of Marketing, Communications Manager, Comms Manager, Head of Communications, Head of Comms, Marketing Campaign Manager, Marketing Lead, Senior Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, Marketing Strategy Manager, may also be considered for this role


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