Director of Marketing, Global Recruitment and Admissions
Posted
8th September 2025
Closing Date
12th October 2025
Salary
Competitive
Location
Newcastle
Interviews Scheduled
TBC

Newcastle University are seeking to recruit a Director of Marketing, Global Recruitment & Admissions.
This role is central to the university’s future, it is an opportunity to build and deliver a strategic plan that connects Newcastle with the world.
Newcastle University believes in the power of research and education to transform lives and communities. The university is proud of its heritage, values, and people, and are looking for a leader who shares its vision and is ready to help shape the next chapter of the the university’s story.
Proud of what has been achieved so far, the global campuses in Malaysia and Singapore have led the way for transnational education, with a portfolio that is expanding.
You will bring expertise that will help us identify new opportunities that build our international profile and reputation and lead and motivate a team of directors responsible for marketing, student recruitment and admissions and the international office. That’s why we’re looking for someone with vision, energy, and a collaborative spirit—someone who can turn strategy into action and lead with both purpose and empathy.
If you’re a strategic leader with a global outlook, a passion for higher education, and a commitment to excellence, we look forward to hearing from you.
How to apply
Applications should be made via email to simon@dixonwalter.co.uk and must include on separate documents:
- a letter of application (up to 2 pages) setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the person specification
- a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV)
- details of three referees and notice period (referees will not be contacted without your permission)
- a completed Personal Details Form (available above)
Closing date for applications is 12th October 2025.
Final interviews are expected to take place in person on a date TBC.
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