Ref Number
B23-00217
Professional Expertise
External Engagement, Communications, Marketing and Events
Department
Vice-President (External Engagement) (B23)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£54,931-£64,644
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
Yes
Closing Date
25-Aug-2026
Founded in 1826, we were the first university in England to welcome students regardless of religion and the first to welcome women on equal terms. Today, we are one of the world's leading universities, home to more than 50,000 students and 16,000 staff, united by a belief in the power of knowledge to change the world.
The Vice-President External Engagement (VPEE) team leads UCL's communications and marketing activity, helping to ensure our reputation, influence and impact reflect the excellence of our education, research and innovation.
We're now looking for an experienced Publications Manager to join our Marketing team and shape the content that inspires future generations of students to choose UCL.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled publishing and content professional to lead the planning, production and delivery of UCL's flagship student recruitment publications across print and digital channels.
You'll oversee the creation of our undergraduate prospectus, undergraduate and postgraduate online prospectuses, and a range of recruitment publications and marketing materials that showcase the breadth and ambition of the UCL experience. [
Working collaboratively with colleagues across Marketing, Communications, Student Recruitment and Academic Departments, you'll manage the entire publication lifecycle - from content planning and commissioning through to production and delivery. You'll also build strong relationships with agencies, designers, photographers, printers and other external suppliers to ensure exceptional quality and consistency across every output.
You'll play a key role in developing authentic, compelling stories that resonate with prospective students worldwide, while championing editorial excellence, accessibility, brand consistency and regulatory compliance.
This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on UCL's student recruitment ambitions, leading high-profile projects that reach audiences across the globe
Please note this is an 8-month fixed term contract available on a full-time basis. The role operated hybrid working with currently a minimum of 1-2 days onsite (subject to change) per week in our London Kings Cross office.
Job Ref: B23-00217
Closing Date: 25-08-2026 – 23:59 (UK time)
You’ll be an experienced publishing, editorial or content professional with a strong track record of delivering high-quality publications and communications materials in complex stakeholder environments. You’ll bring significant experience of managing publication production processes from planning through to delivery, alongside strong editorial skills and the ability to create engaging, audience-focused content across print and digital formats.
You’ll have experience designing and producing communications materials, supported by advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. You’ll be an excellent writer, proofreader and storyteller, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
You’ll be confident building effective relationships with colleagues, senior stakeholders and external partners, and highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines. An understanding of student recruitment communications and the UK higher education landscape would also be highly desirable.
- 41 days’ holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
- Option to purchase 5 additional days’ annual leave
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and immigration loan
- Relocation support for eligible posts
- On-site nursery and gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
- Staff Support Service (employee assistance programme)
- Discounted medical insurance
Full details: UCL Rewards and Benefits.
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and – for Grade 9 and 10 roles – women.
Read more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Applicants should also familiarise themselves with UCL’s policies on: Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Personal Relationships Policy
