Full time, Open ended Are you a skilled, strategic marketing and communications professional keen to make a measurable difference in a UK Top Ten higher education institution? Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society. At Loughborough, our sporting legacy helps us to see the incremental improvement behind the big wins. Small, critical breakthroughs born of time, dedication, and ingenuity. We are creating opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better, at any scale. Joining a high-performing team of marketing professionals, the Strategic Business Partner: Research and Innovation and Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity will take the lead in coordinating the planning and implementation of full-funnel strategic marketing aligned with institutional objectives to effectively promote Loughborough University’s research and innovation excellence, our institutional commitment to and implementation of EDI, and diversify and grow our revenue streams, particularly research income. If you have a background working in strategic marketing in a large, complex, private or public sector organisation, particularly in research and innovation comms. If you are keen to develop your skills and experience addressing critical business needs through highly targeted campaigns. If you are adept at managing a diverse range of stakeholders in a fast-paced and challenging environment, then this might be the role and the institution for you. Apply now. We can’t wait to meet you. For informal enquiries please contact Naomi Wilson, n.wilson6lboro.ac.uk. For more information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Closing date – Tuesday 14 th January Scheduled interview date – Wednesday 29th January