At Hope, we are deeply committed to a culture of research and knowledge exchange and to prepare our graduates to serve the common good. We strive to be an anchor institution in our region; contributing to solutions for local and global challenges; to the development of a skilled and future ready workforce and to realising a more equitable society.

With the development of the new Strategic Plan, we are recruiting to a new key senior strategic position in the University to lead our Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions portfolio. The individual will join the University at a very exciting time in its development and take responsibility for a range of essential functions, which come together to enhance the University’s profile and to contribute to its financial sustainability through growth in student numbers.

The PVC Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions will provide cross University leadership of marketing, recruitment and admissions, offer strategic insight and intelligence to inform the University’s development, build the University’s profile for research and development and professional training, and champion relationships with prospective students, schools and influencers, businesses, stakeholders and the wider community. The role will include membership of the Vice Chancellor’s senior team and the post holder will lead, recruit, inspire and develop a team of professional staff and a network of collaborators.

An essential part of this role is to enhance and develop the marketing and admissions strategy in line with the University’s ambitions. Within this context, the post holder must be able to demonstrate a leadership style able to implement a high-performance culture with the ability to deliver on strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience of working within a large/complex organisation at a senior level and significant understanding of UK and international Higher Education markets and the transnational education environment. 

The successful candidate will have a successful track record of managing teams to drive marketing, student recruitment and admissions, effective negotiation skills with the ability to influence others, with focus on collaborating with and influencing various stakeholders. 

Liverpool Hope is a University where the individual and individuality matter. We want ambitious people to grow and develop with us and we value and recognise staff contributions and achievements. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive learning and working environment that recognises and respects difference. 

If you join us as Pro Vice Chancellor, you will be doing so at an exciting time in our development. 

The Vice Chancellor and Rector, Professor Claire Ozanne is available for confidential discussion. You are welcome to arrange this by emailing, Clare McKinnell, mckinnc@hope.ac.uk

This post is permanent, subject to the normal probationary period of 12 months.

To apply, please submit the following information;

A covering letter (no more than 3 pages) outlining how you meet the person specification and job description and a comprehensive CV.

Applications should be sent to Clare Talbot, HR Manager via talbotc@hope.ac.uk by Tuesday 2nd April 2024 by 5.00pm