Oxford Brookes is a leading institution dedicated to academic excellence, research, and fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic individual to join our team as the University Marketing and Recruitment Planning Partner, within the Strategic Planning and Market Intelligence team (SP&MI) in the Strategic Change and Planning Division.
The Strategic Change and Planning Division (SCAP), within the Directorate of Academic and Student Administration (ASA) exists primarily to support strategic decision-making and the Strategic Planning and Market Intelligence team as a bridge between evidence sources and the university business areas, applying their professional skills and expertise to help answer essential strategic questions being addressed by our colleagues in academic faculties, marketing & recruitment, Academic and Student Administration, etc.
Overall purpose of post: As Marketing and Recruitment Planning Partner, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the marketing and recruitment planning, analytical needs and strategic decision-making of the Marketing, Recruitment and Engagement Directorate, leading the University’s Central Market Intelligence function.
This position requires a driven individual with a passion for higher education and a proven track record in leading a team and/or function supporting marketing and recruitment analyses and overall analytical and planning requirements within a market research setting.
In this role, you will provide relevant analysis and research to inform and support the development of recruitment strategies, support future planning, as well as monitor and report on past and current performance aiding strategic decision-making in areas such as:
● student recruitment,
● conversion activity,
● course portfolio,
● external perceptions/reputation,
● marketing messages and communication.
Please see the attached JD and Person Specification for full details about the role.
You will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (19.2% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities). For more information about benefits please see the document 'All about Brookes' below.
CV and Personal Statement:As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button below. All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called “Supporting Documents”, applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement. To complete the Personal Statement part of the application, applicants must download the Personal Statement document which is part of the advert below and complete the form, providing examples and explaining how they meet each item detailed on the document. The Personal Statement must then be uploaded to the application form along with the CV.
At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.
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