Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)
Saïd Business School is seeking a visionary Associate Director for Marketing Planning and Strategy to lead the strategic marketing direction of our renowned Executive Education portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping how we communicate, engage and grow our impact globally across Open, Online and Custom programmes.
As Associate Director, you will be responsible for devising and delivering a results-driven, integrated marketing and communications strategy across our Executive Education business unit. Working at the heart of a collaborative cross-functional team, you will spearhead efforts to drive lead generation, enhance brand visibility and support both B2C and B2B engagement.
This is a leadership role requiring creativity, commercial awareness, digital fluency and the ability to deliver multi-channel marketing campaigns that support strategic goals. You will be a central figure in connecting internal stakeholders and external partners to develop and execute innovative marketing plans in line with the School’s values.
Key responsibilities:
* Oversee execution of high-performing, data-driven campaigns for online and in-person Executive Education programmes.
* Collaborate with Sales, Product, Customer Experience and Central Marketing teams to create integrated, impactful campaigns.
* Manage key relationships with EdTech partners, vendors and other academic institutions.
* Shape compelling event and PR strategies to raise visibility and drive engagement.
* Lead and develop a team of marketing professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
You will bring extensive experience in strategic planning and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels, with a strong track record in both B2C and B2B contexts, particularly for online and in-person programmes. You will have proven stakeholder management skills, including work with EdTechs, vendors and partners, as well as expertise in writing briefs and marketing communications tailored to diverse audiences.
Further information on this role can be found in the job description, click the Apply button above.
At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.
We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:
* Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
* Hybrid working
* Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
* Discounted bus travel
* Subsidised onsite catering
* Cycle loan scheme
* Plus, many other University benefits
All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.
For further guidance and support, please visithttps://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.
The closing date for applications is 16 July 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held in late July or early August 2025.
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£55,636 to £64,228 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum : Grade 9
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