Group Director of Marketing & Admissions
Closing in 6 days (25 August 2025 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000
Employer: University Centre Somerset College Group
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 25 August 2025 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
- Full Time, 37 hours
- Permanent
- £60,000 to £70,000
- Based at Bridgwater College
Join Our Team as the Director of Marketing & Admissions
Are you an inspiring leader passionate about marketing excellence and innovative student recruitment strategies? Do you thrive in dynamic educational environments and want to be part of a team committed to transforming lives through education? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
This is an exciting opportunity to join the University Centre Somerset College Group (UCSCG) – a new institution formed by the merger of Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) and Strode College. With a projected turnover of £80 million, the College Group aims to be one of the highest-performing College Groups in the country.
What is the University Centre Somerset College Group (UCSCG)?
The University Centre Somerset College Group (UCSCG) is a newly formed educational institution created through the merger of Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) and Strode College. It unites four campuses – Bridgwater College, Taunton College, Cannington College & Strode College – under a single mission: to deliver outstanding further & higher education across Somerset.
At the heart of UCSCG’s higher education provision is University Centre Somerset (UCS), which delivers real-word, career-focussed degrees under the motto “Degrees for Real Life”
What will I be doing?
As the Director of Marketing & Admissions, you will lead UCSCG’s strategic approach to marketing, student recruitment, and brand development. This is a pivotal leadership role with influence across both operational and strategic levels of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Marketing: Lead the design and implementation of innovative marketing strategies aligned with UCSCG’s growth objectives. Use data and insights to respond to market trends and audience behaviours.
- Student Recruitment: Foster a culture of continuous improvement across the recruitment cycle. Oversee applicant engagement, school and college liaison activity, strategic partnerships, and high-impact events.
- Admissions: Ensure a responsive and data-informed admissions process that upholds high service standards across all applicant touchpoints.
- Brand Stewardship: Act as a strategic brand ambassador, working closely with senior leaders across the colleges and the wider Group to ensure clear, consistent and engaging brand communications.
- Compliance: Provide strategic oversight of the Student Visa Compliance, maintaining rigorous standards and regulatory alignment.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
This is a demanding by deeply rewarding role. We’re seeking a dynamic, visionary leader with the drive, ambition and influence to shape our brand, lead with integrity, and make a lasting impact on learners, staff and the broader Somerset community.
We are a values-based organisation, and our vision – “Transforming lives and communities through learning & partnerships” – sits at the heart of everything we do. As Director of Marketing & Student Recruitment, your decisions and leadership should reflect these values and a commitment to delivering the best possible outcomes for our students and communities.
What is in it for me?
What Makes UCSCG Unique?
- Integrated Learning Journey: Seamlessly connects vocational training with higher education.
- Community & Employer Partnerships: Strong relationships with industry t ensure curriculum relevance and student employability.
- Commercial and Cultural Assets include:
- The Quantock Restaurant
- The Walled Gardens of Cannington
- Cannington Golf Club
- The McMillan Theatre
- Construction Skills and Innovation Centre (CSIC)
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- A generous pension scheme.
- Substantial annual leave entitlement, including wellbeing days and a 2-week Christmas closure.
- A collaborative and innovative work culture.
- Opportunities CPD opportunities with dedicated development days.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students and our communities.
Supporting documents and information
If you’re ready to shape the future of marketing and student recruitment within a forward-thinking and collaborative college group, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now and take the next step in your leadership journey.