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Nottingham Trent University
Executive Director of Communications, Alumni Relations, Marketing and Student Recruitment
Nottingham Hybrid 10+ yrs exp
Strategic LeadershipStudent RecruitmentBrand ManagementMarketing StrategyCommunications
Requirements
Requires significant experience leading complex, multidisciplinary services with a proven track record of delivering innovation and growth. Must possess a sophisticated understanding of student recruitment markets and the ability to leverage data and AI for strategic impact.
Job Description
Job reference: 552487
Location: City Campus
Employment type: Permanent Contract
Team: Marketing Administration
Closing date: 21/09/2026
School / Directorate: Communications, Alumni Relations, Marketing and Student Recruitment
Salary / Grade See special conditions
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Be part of something bigger.
Doing things differently.
Executive Director of Communications, Alumni Relations, Marketing and Student Recruitment
Competitive Salary
Full time/Permanent
About The Role
Nottingham Trent University is seeking an outstanding strategic leader to shape how the University presents itself to the world and engages with its communities.
The Executive Director of Communications, Alumni Relations, Marketing and Student Recruitment (CAMS) will provide clear strategic leadership across a broad and influential portfolio encompassing domestic and international student recruitment and admissions, brand and marketing, communications and media, alumni relations and philanthropy. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and Registrar, the Executive Director will lead and inspire an award-winning team – bringing its diverse professional capabilities together to ensure that the team makes a compelling contribution to NTU’s continued success.
The successful candidate will have significant experience leading complex, multidisciplinary services and delivering innovation, growth and service excellence. A sophisticated understanding of changing domestic and international student recruitment markets will be supported by the effective use of data and insight to identify opportunities, strengthen conversion and deliver impact. The ability to define and communicate a distinctive institutional story to global markets, harness the potential of digital technologies and AI, and build productive relationships across academic and professional services communities will be essential.
With five University of the Year awards, Gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework and 83% of its research activity judged to be internationally excellent, the NTU has built a reputation for innovation, inspirational teaching, outstanding student support and research that addresses pressing global challenges. The forthcoming implementation of NTU’s new five-year Strategy provides an opportunity to develop a distinctive brand that reflects the full depth of NTU’s strengths, while extending its reach and influence among prospective students, staff, alumni, donors and civic, research and international partners. Its global community of more than 250,000 alumni provides further potential to strengthen the University’s reputation and reach.
This is an opportunity to join a university with a distinctive culture, strong momentum and a clear sense of purpose. Guided by values that emphasise changing lives, being bold and doing the right thing, NTU is looking for an authentic, visible and empowering leader who can unite specialist teams behind a shared purpose, create the conditions for collaboration and creativity, and translate strategic ambition into measurable results.
To view the candidate pack, please visit Executive Director of Communications, Alumni Relations, Marketing and Student Recruitment (CAMS), Nottingham Trent University, UK | AQ Job using reference AQ3709.
The closing date for applications is noon, Monday 21st September 2026
Join Us
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Whilst this role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position, or for more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page.
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
Take a look around the company https://www.ntu.ac.uk/
Location: City Campus
Employment type: Permanent Contract
Team: Marketing Administration
Closing date: 21/09/2026
School / Directorate: Communications, Alumni Relations, Marketing and Student Recruitment
Salary / Grade See special conditions
Where to find us
location_on Get directions
Be part of something bigger.
Doing things differently.
Executive Director of Communications, Alumni Relations, Marketing and Student Recruitment
Competitive Salary
Full time/Permanent
About The Role
Nottingham Trent University is seeking an outstanding strategic leader to shape how the University presents itself to the world and engages with its communities.
The Executive Director of Communications, Alumni Relations, Marketing and Student Recruitment (CAMS) will provide clear strategic leadership across a broad and influential portfolio encompassing domestic and international student recruitment and admissions, brand and marketing, communications and media, alumni relations and philanthropy. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and Registrar, the Executive Director will lead and inspire an award-winning team – bringing its diverse professional capabilities together to ensure that the team makes a compelling contribution to NTU’s continued success.
The successful candidate will have significant experience leading complex, multidisciplinary services and delivering innovation, growth and service excellence. A sophisticated understanding of changing domestic and international student recruitment markets will be supported by the effective use of data and insight to identify opportunities, strengthen conversion and deliver impact. The ability to define and communicate a distinctive institutional story to global markets, harness the potential of digital technologies and AI, and build productive relationships across academic and professional services communities will be essential.
With five University of the Year awards, Gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework and 83% of its research activity judged to be internationally excellent, the NTU has built a reputation for innovation, inspirational teaching, outstanding student support and research that addresses pressing global challenges. The forthcoming implementation of NTU’s new five-year Strategy provides an opportunity to develop a distinctive brand that reflects the full depth of NTU’s strengths, while extending its reach and influence among prospective students, staff, alumni, donors and civic, research and international partners. Its global community of more than 250,000 alumni provides further potential to strengthen the University’s reputation and reach.
This is an opportunity to join a university with a distinctive culture, strong momentum and a clear sense of purpose. Guided by values that emphasise changing lives, being bold and doing the right thing, NTU is looking for an authentic, visible and empowering leader who can unite specialist teams behind a shared purpose, create the conditions for collaboration and creativity, and translate strategic ambition into measurable results.
To view the candidate pack, please visit Executive Director of Communications, Alumni Relations, Marketing and Student Recruitment (CAMS), Nottingham Trent University, UK | AQ Job using reference AQ3709.
The closing date for applications is noon, Monday 21st September 2026
Join Us
- Hybrid working - We support flexible ways of working through a combination of campus-based and home working where applicable. For full-time roles, this includes a minimum of 60% on-campus commitment. We trust colleagues to work with their teams to shape working patterns that enable them to deliver the best possible outcomes for their stakeholders.
- Flexibility - We welcome and support a range of working patterns and approaches, helping colleagues balance their work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of the role.
- 35 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
- Annual Health Insurance or Private Medical Insurance
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Whilst this role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position, or for more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page.
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
Take a look around the company https://www.ntu.ac.uk/
Skills
Strategic LeadershipStudent RecruitmentBrand ManagementMarketing StrategyCommunicationsAlumni RelationsPhilanthropyData AnalysisDigital TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceStakeholder ManagementInternational Market AnalysisCrisis ManagementPublic RelationsStrategic PlanningTeam Leadership