Manager of Department of Marketing (University College Cork)

Contract Type: Permanent, Whole Time Post Job Overview University College Cork, a comprehensive, globally ranked, research-intensive university, is seeking to appoint a Student Recruitment Marketing Manager to lead the delivery of its ambitious student recruitment plan. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering creative and innovative student recruitment marketing services to a high standard. The postholder will: Shape the university’s student recruitment marketing plan Lead the delivery of campaigns, initiatives, and processes supporting the university's recruitment goals Devise sector-leading, student-centred approaches to “awareness, nurture, and conversion” activities Play a pivotal role in attracting students nationally and internationally, supporting UCC’s commitment to excellence and diversity Based in the Office of the Vice President Global Engagement, the role contributes to the successful delivery of the University’s Strategic Plan, particularly its Global Engagement Plan. The postholder reports to both the Director of Marketing and Brand Impact and the Head of Student Recruitment. Please note: Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. Information Package For full details of the post, selection criteria, and application process, see: UCC Vacancy Portal. The University may undertake to make additional appointment(s) from this competition at its discretion. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to: Lenka Forrest, Head of Student Recruitment Email: lenka.forrest@ucc.ie Department Information Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university, actively recruiting, supporting, and retaining colleagues from all sectors of society. EDI Values: Core to UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028 Awards: Silver Athena SWAN award for advancing equality in higher education Commitment: Equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all candidates regardless of age, caregiving status, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, nationality, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/creed, or sexual orientation Support: Flexible working, family-friendly policies, training, staff networks Applicants are encouraged to consult UCC’s Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about EDI initiatives. Salary Appointment may be made on the Admin III Salary Scale: Scale B: €60,862 – €72,665 Scale A: €57,949 – €69,147 Salary placement on appointment will follow public sector pay policy. Recruitment Process Assistance or reasonable accommodation is available during the recruitment process Interviews may be conducted online via Microsoft Teams or in person Candidates may be required to attend in person if online interviews are conducted Notifications will be sent as appropriate Application Submission Applications must be submitted online via the UCC Vacancy Portal. Queries relating to the online application process should be emailed to recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job title. Application Deadline: Before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 21st April 2026 Late applications will not be accepted Note: Appointment depends on University approval and compliance with the higher education employment control framework. Contact Information Contact Person: Lenka Forrest Contact Email: lenka.forrest@ucc.ie Job ID: 095193 Close Date: 21-Apr-2026 12:00 Documents Guide for UCC Applicants (926 KB) Guide for External Applicants (1672.6 KB) Candidate Brief (2804.6 KB) If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Adminoxy

Contract Type: Permanent, Whole Time Post

Job Overview

University College Cork, a comprehensive, globally ranked, research-intensive university, is seeking to appoint a Student Recruitment Marketing Manager to lead the delivery of its ambitious student recruitment plan.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering creative and innovative student recruitment marketing services to a high standard. The postholder will:

Shape the university’s student recruitment marketing plan
Lead the delivery of campaigns, initiatives, and processes supporting the university's recruitment goals
Devise sector-leading, student-centred approaches to “awareness, nurture, and conversion” activities
Play a pivotal role in attracting students nationally and internationally, supporting UCC’s commitment to excellence and diversity

Based in the Office of the Vice President Global Engagement, the role contributes to the successful delivery of the University’s Strategic Plan, particularly its Global Engagement Plan.

The postholder reports to both the Director of Marketing and Brand Impact and the Head of Student Recruitment.

Please note: Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

Information Package

For full details of the post, selection criteria, and application process, see: UCC Vacancy Portal.

The University may undertake to make additional appointment(s) from this competition at its discretion.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to:

Lenka Forrest, Head of Student Recruitment
Email: lenka.forrest@ucc.ie
Department Information

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university, actively recruiting, supporting, and retaining colleagues from all sectors of society.

EDI Values: Core to UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028
Awards: Silver Athena SWAN award for advancing equality in higher education
Commitment: Equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all candidates regardless of age, caregiving status, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, nationality, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/creed, or sexual orientation
Support: Flexible working, family-friendly policies, training, staff networks

Applicants are encouraged to consult UCC’s Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about EDI initiatives.

Salary

Appointment may be made on the Admin III Salary Scale:

Scale B: €60,862 – €72,665
Scale A: €57,949 – €69,147

Salary placement on appointment will follow public sector pay policy.

Recruitment Process

Assistance or reasonable accommodation is available during the recruitment process
Interviews may be conducted online via Microsoft Teams or in person
Candidates may be required to attend in person if online interviews are conducted
Notifications will be sent as appropriate