Marketing & Communications Manager - Universitas - Grade 7

Position Details

Universitas 21

Location:

University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822

Grade: 7

Full Time, but can be adapted to 0.8 FTE to accommodate flexible working requirements.

Permanent

Closing date: 23rd March 2026

Interviews:
Week commencing 13th April 2026

UK and International travel may be required for this role

This role is employed by the University of Birmingham but dedicated exclusively to Universitas 21 (U21), a global network of 31 research‑intensive universities spanning six continents.

People are at the heart of what we are and do.

The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success.

We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector‑leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University.

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.

Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University, and depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme.

We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.

The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state‑of‑the‑art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens.

Find out more about the benefits of working for the University of Birmingham.

Since its founding in 1997, U21 has championed knowledge sharing and partnership among its members. Through a diverse portfolio of initiatives, the network advances global education, enables impactful research, and strengthens leadership in higher education. By fostering trusted collaborations and innovative programmes, U21 helps institutions and individuals co‑create solutions to global challenges, enrich student and staff experiences, and develop culturally informed perspectives that transcend borders.

This role is full time, but can be adapted to 0.8 FTE to accommodate flexible working requirements.

Working under the direction of the Head of Communications and Reputation, the Marketing and Communications Manager will play a pivotal role in amplifying the global reputation of Universitas 21, a leading international network of 31 research‑intensive universities.

As Marketing and Communications Manager, you will bring creativity and strategy together to raise the profile of U21’s reputation worldwide, co‑creating compelling stories and campaigns with U21 members and external partners. You will help inspire a global community of advocates across the network to help showcase the power of international collaboration and higher education. With a strong background in digital communications, the post holder will work with the Head of Communications and Reputation to support the development and delivery of…